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Title: His Bright Light : The Story of Nick Traina by DANIELLE STEEL ISBN: 0-385-33467-2 Publisher: Delta Pub. Date: 08 February, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.32 (165 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Required for anyone who loves someone with mental illness
Comment: I've never read any of Danielle Steele's fictional novels, but I flew through this account of the life of her son, Nick Traina. His struggles with Bipolar Disorder, and her heartbreak are heartwrenching, but as the mother of a child who lives in the same tortured world, I am inspired by the strength of Nick's dreams, his family's love, and his mother's creativity in her unending search for appropriate resources. This book is filled with personal letters, poems, and song lyrics. There are lots of photographs of Nick and his family punctuating many of the chapters. This is an intimate book. Ms. Steele has opened her heart here, even though it was probably painful. She says in the forward that one of her reasons for writing this book was that she hoped she could educate people about this often-fatal mental illness. That was certainly a worthy goal, and this is the only book I've seen which deals with the trials of Bipolar Disorder in CHILDHOOD. She's managed something else, in my case, however. The Story of Nick Traina made me feel that, if Danielle Steel could survive her son's white-hot dance with life, so can I face whatever years lie ahead for my daughter and our family. It wouldn't matter if this book were poorly written, which I don't believe it is; this is an inspiring, diary-honest, easy-read. It's full of practical, creative suggestions for living with a mentally-ill child. It's about remembering to look for rainbows after devastating storms. It's an unforgettable eulogy of a beautiful young man. It's a book every teacher, minister,medical professional, and library should own.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best books I have read in many years!
Comment: His Bright Light is a truly moving story written by Danielle Steel. It is direct and honest, even about situations that some would try to hide or modify, and it is thorough, because Ms. Steel left nothing out. It is powerful because her passion for her son and for wanting to help others, in spite of her grief, is evident throughout the book. --- My daughter, Arlyn, died of suicide on August 7, 1996, about a year before Nick did, so I read this book warily. After all, Danielle Steel is a celebrity and a professional writer with a zillion novels to her credit. What could she say to me, an 'average' mother?--- I was surprised to discover that Nick and Arlyn have much in common, even though their lives were very different. I was also surprised to discover that Ms. Steel's fame and money and connections helped her get the best care for Nick available, but it still was not enough to save his life. Finally, I was surprised that I felt so connected to Ms. Steel on a personal level, even though I am sure we will never meet. --- These revelations have been invaluable in helping me deal with my daughter's death. Through details of Nick's life, I now understand my daughter better, her life and her death. --- After reading of Ms. Steel's efforts to save her son, I now understand better what our counselor meant when he told us that we probably could not have saved Arlyn, even if we had gotten the best help available for her. This is a great help to a grieving parent. --- Finally, this book seemed to be written just for me, from one mother to another. Ms. Steel's personal way of writing and relating the events of her life was remarkable. --- I am truly grateful for Ms. Steel for writing this book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about how you are affected by suicide, death of a child, grief, or mental illnesses, especially bipolar disorder. --- I also recommend it to anyone else, because reading of the pain and suffering of others helps us develop compassion, and we need much more of that in our world today. --- Neither Nick Traina nor Arlyn Beal received the compassion they deserved as they suffered, so we have to hope for a better world tomorrow, and this book may help bring it about.--- Karyl Chastain Beal [email protected]
Rating: 5
Summary: My 1st Danielle Steel Book...Ever.
Comment: I admit it. I've never read a Danielle Steel book. I've never been interested enough, although I know many people who rave about her. Her stories just aren't necessarily my "cup of tea." However, I was highly recommended this true-story book about her son's life by a friend of mine, so I decided to give it a try.
I got to experience DS's flair for writing and its conversational style. It was very easy to read and held my interest. Pages flowed into the next. I can see her widespread appeal.
Not only was the story sad yet uplifting, but "His Bright Light" helped me to understand manic depressive behavior intimately as DS learned it herself over the years. It was quite the lesson in psychology for those who don't want to get bogged down with or can't quite grasp the technical or scientific aspects of it.
I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to know more about the disease, her son's life, as well as DS's life. She provides some great autobiographical material for those interested. It's a quick read, and it'll be worth the effort, especially if you know someone with similar challenges in their own life...
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Title: Johnny Angel by DANIELLE STEEL ISBN: 0385335490 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Dating Game by Danielle Steel ISBN: 0385336314 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pub. Date: 04 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: Love : Poems by Danielle Steel ISBN: 0440153778 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 July, 1989 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Summer's End by Danielle Steel ISBN: 0440184053 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 May, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: To Love Again by Danielle Steel ISBN: 0440186560 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 May, 1985 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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