- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press (25 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593056736
- ISBN-13: 978-0593056738
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 439,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A world-renowned actress falls victim to a terrifying explosion in Paris — and begins a courageous journey of survival, memory, and self-discovery in Danielle Steel’s mesmerizing new novel.
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Carole Barber has come to Paris, with its rain-slick slate roofs and winding streets, to work on her novel — and to find herself after a lifetime in the spotlight. A legend of film and stage, Carole has set a standard of beauty and grace, devoting herself to her family and causes around the world. But on this cool November evening, as her taxi speeds into a tunnel just past the Louvre, a fiery instant of terror shatters hundreds of lives — and leaves Carole alone, unconscious and unidentified in a Paris emergency room. At the Ritz, they wonder where their famous, incognito guest has gone.From California to London, Carole’s friends and family begin to make inquiries. Then comes a moment of shock as they realize that Carole is in a hospital far from home, fighting for her life. In the days that follow, the paparazzi swarm. A mysterious stranger, a man famous in his own realm, quietly visits the hospital to see the woman he once loved and never forgot. Carole’s two grown children rush to her bedside, waiting and praying — until the miraculous begins to happen . . . But as a woman whom the whole world knows slowly awakens, she knows nothing of herself. Every detail must be pieced back together — from a childhood in rural Mississippi to the early days of her career, from the unintentional hurt inflicted on her daughter to a fifteen year-old secret love affair that went tragically wrong. But for Carole, an extraordinary opportunity has arisen in a life-threatening crisis: a second chance to count her blessings, heal wounded hearts, recapture lost love . . . and to live a life that will truly honor others —beginning with herself. A tale of survival and dignity, of small miracles and big surprises, Honor Thyself creates an unforgettable portrait of a public figure whose hopes, fears, and heartbreaks are as real as our own.Her courageous journey inspires us all.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had such high hopes for this book. After many disappointments with Danielle Steel lately, the synopsis seemed promising.
Alas. This book was far from ds at her best, when she was writing really good books. The last fairly acceptable one being "Sisters".
"Honor Thyself" starts with 50 year old world famous movie star Carole Barber trying to write a semi-biographic book. A very sympathetic heroine, too sympathetic perhaps, but that is regular ds recipe. However, already the first 20-30 pages are so repetitive and downright boring that I only kept reading in the hope that it would all get better.
In a way it does. Carole ends up in an awful accident, a terrorist attack in Paris. She almost dies, lies in a coma for a long time. Wakes up, does not recognize anyone, not even her children. She finally gets better and gets a new lease on life. She finds the answers she has been seeking both from her past and her loves.
The book has a happy, perhaps a bit unexpected, ending. That is, if you manage to get so far (or only take a peak at the end in order to find out). Because, even if things do happen in this book, it continues being extremely repetitive and lacking in substance. A big yawn, all the way!
If properly edited, it could have made a nice little short story, but there certainly is not material for much more than that.
Danielle Steel is such a fine writer and has given me so much joy with her numerous excellent works. Please get back to the quality of quite long ago. This book is a waste of money both in hardcover and paperback.
Alas. This book was far from ds at her best, when she was writing really good books. The last fairly acceptable one being "Sisters".
"Honor Thyself" starts with 50 year old world famous movie star Carole Barber trying to write a semi-biographic book. A very sympathetic heroine, too sympathetic perhaps, but that is regular ds recipe. However, already the first 20-30 pages are so repetitive and downright boring that I only kept reading in the hope that it would all get better.
In a way it does. Carole ends up in an awful accident, a terrorist attack in Paris. She almost dies, lies in a coma for a long time. Wakes up, does not recognize anyone, not even her children. She finally gets better and gets a new lease on life. She finds the answers she has been seeking both from her past and her loves.
The book has a happy, perhaps a bit unexpected, ending. That is, if you manage to get so far (or only take a peak at the end in order to find out). Because, even if things do happen in this book, it continues being extremely repetitive and lacking in substance. A big yawn, all the way!
If properly edited, it could have made a nice little short story, but there certainly is not material for much more than that.
Danielle Steel is such a fine writer and has given me so much joy with her numerous excellent works. Please get back to the quality of quite long ago. This book is a waste of money both in hardcover and paperback.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've lost count of how many Danielle Steel novels I've read over the years, but I was rather dubious about reading another as the last few I've read that have been published since 2000 I've been disappointed in, as the quality and style had completely altered.
The story is set around a movie star called Carole Barber who has two children and been married twice. She has lived in America and France, and been on location all over the world for her movies. Carole was in the process of writing a novel but she had writers block and decided on taking a trip which hopefully would her. Here long time assistant and friend Stephanie recommended France as she knew Carole had loved the 2yrs that she had spent there with her children. The day she arrives in Paris she decides to go on a long walk looking at all the places that she had loved, she then took a taxi back to the hotel when disaster struck. I don't want to mention anymore of the story as I don't want to spoil it for you.
The story is well written, the characters have depth, and the descriptive work throughout the book I found to be excellent. :-)
Personally, I loved this novel. The book gripped me right from the first page; it was an enjoyable and compulsive read. I read this book within 24hrs as I found it hard to put down. :-)
It's definitely a book I'd read again and is worth every penny. :-)
The story is set around a movie star called Carole Barber who has two children and been married twice. She has lived in America and France, and been on location all over the world for her movies. Carole was in the process of writing a novel but she had writers block and decided on taking a trip which hopefully would her. Here long time assistant and friend Stephanie recommended France as she knew Carole had loved the 2yrs that she had spent there with her children. The day she arrives in Paris she decides to go on a long walk looking at all the places that she had loved, she then took a taxi back to the hotel when disaster struck. I don't want to mention anymore of the story as I don't want to spoil it for you.
The story is well written, the characters have depth, and the descriptive work throughout the book I found to be excellent. :-)
Personally, I loved this novel. The book gripped me right from the first page; it was an enjoyable and compulsive read. I read this book within 24hrs as I found it hard to put down. :-)
It's definitely a book I'd read again and is worth every penny. :-)
Format:Audio CD
This is the first audio book I have had and I listen to it while I am working about the house. I was pleased with the response time from when I ordered to when it was delivered. I will definitely be getting some more.
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