Ka Hancock
Paperback | Pages: 394 pages Rating: 4.2 | 7216 Users | 1341 Reviews
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| Title | : | Dancing on Broken Glass |
| Author | : | Ka Hancock |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 394 pages |
| Published | : | March 13th 2012 by Gallery Books |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Romance. Womens Fiction. Chick Lit. Contemporary. Adult Fiction. Drama |
Description As Books Dancing on Broken Glass
A powerfully written debut novel offering an intimate look at one couple's unconventional marriage that survives against all odds.Lucy Houston and Mickey Chandler probably shouldn’t have fallen in love, let alone gotten married. They’re both plagued with faulty genes—he has bipolar disorder, and she has a ravaging family history of breast cancer. But when their paths cross on the night of Lucy’s twenty-first birthday, sparks fly, and there’s no denying their chemistry.
Cautious every step of the way, they are determined to make their relationship work—and they put it all in writing. Mickey promises to take his medication. Lucy promises not to blame him for what is beyond his control. He promises honesty. She promises patience. Like any marriage, they have good days and bad days—and some very bad days. In dealing with their unique challenges, they make the heartbreaking decision not to have children. But when Lucy shows up for a routine physical just shy of their eleventh anniversary, she gets an impossible surprise that changes everything. Everything. Suddenly, all their rules are thrown out the window, and the two of them must redefine what love really is.
An unvarnished portrait of a marriage that is both ordinary and extraordinary, Dancing on Broken Glass takes readers on an unforgettable journey of the heart.
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| Original Title: | Dancing on Broken Glass |
| ISBN: | 1451637373 (ISBN13: 9781451637373) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.2 From 7216 Users | 1341 ReviewsAssess Containing Books Dancing on Broken Glass
Wow! What an emotionally raw yet beautiful debut! Thank you Megan Reading Books Like a Boss for the recommend. I dont think I cried like that in a long time. Lucys faith in Mickey never wavered...despite his falls, he always climbed back up and she knew in her heart what he was capable of. I was nervous because I wasnt as secure in that faith but Mickey proved me wrong. I loved the sisters and their relationship...I loved the writing in this book. I cant wait to read more from this author. ThisI won this through Firstreads giveaways, and I would like to thank the author for providing this book for me to read. This book seriously impressed me. It had something for everyone. I was hooked from the first chapter to be honest, and I did not want to put it down. This book has beautiful writing, great characters, and an amazing story.The synopsis says that these two should not have fallen in love, let alone gotten married. That has been said about so many famous literary couples, but this is
Based on the brief glimpse at the synopsis, this was a must read. Having lived with a spouse with a serious mental illness encouraged me to jump right on board. I'm SO glad I did. I had no idea it would touch the NICU nurse in me, the petrified mother in me, the small town girl, the at-odds with her family girl, the everyone in me. Yes, it was difficult to read at times and completely flayed my heart in two. So has life - on a semi-regular basis. This is a book about pure love through
I honestly can't begin to explain to you what this book has done to my heart ......twice! My reread was filled with just as many emotions as was my initial read. I still believe a more beautiful story has never and will never be told. For every tear I've cried, I've also felt my heart fill with so much love. This couple, this family, this community was everything. I've said this is one of my top 5 all-time favorite books, but it just might be THE one.....every lover of words should have that one
Lived up to my expectation. Review to come. (note, I listened to the audio. Very well done with 2 narrators) This book was a recommendation to me back in 2012. Oh why did I wait so long? This is a love story. For me though I felt it was a life story. The love story is centered on Lucy and Mickey, who despite the hurdles they face take the leap to love each other, deciding that their love is stronger than anything that may come their way. In the end tragedy has its day, but it is the love that is
I don't write a lot of reviews, and I've totally spaced keeping my shelf here updated. But this book blew me out of the water, so I have to mention it. Lyrical, gorgeous writing, with characters that are flawed, deep, and absolutely real. I felt like I knew them so well that I'd recognize them and want to give them a hug if we ever crossed paths. It's the kind of women's fiction I aspire to write myself and it inspired me to keep digging and keep growing as a writer. A suggestion, though: Don't
I enjoyed the concept of this book as it is rare to read a love story that involves someone with bipolar disorder. Lucy is able to see past the illness and fall in love with the man, even when the realities of the illness rear their undeniable heads. I can tell, however, that this book is a "first" book. I feel that this author is talented and hope to read her future works. That being said, this book needed about 100 pages trimmed. She showed us how people we love can help us to heal from
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