A Mind of Her Own
- Authors: Danielle Steel
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- Genres: General Fiction
- Rank:Top 100 in Best Family Life Fiction Books on AmazonTop 200 in Best Women's Domestic Life Fiction on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Contemporary Romance Books on Amazon
- Rating: 4.6 based on 4,426 reviews
- Release Date: April 29, 2025
- Print length: 272 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Rising above the devastation of World War I, a young half-French, half-American woman remains true to her own independent spirit in this powerful historical novel by bestselling author Danielle Steel.
Alexandra Bouvier was born in Paris in 1900, marking the beginning of a new era. Growing up, she was taught to think independently by her family: a French doctor father, an American nurse mother, and a respected newspaperman grandfather from the Midwest.
At the age of fourteen, Alex's life changes drastically with the outbreak of war in Europe. Her parents serve on the front lines, dealing with the horrors of war and the Spanish flu. The devastating events take a toll on Alex and her loved ones, leading to unimaginable losses by the time she is eighteen.
Supported by her grandfather, she enrolls at the University of Chicago and pursues a career in journalism. While interning at a newspaper, she meets Oliver Foster, a reporter covering the gang wars during Prohibition. Both have experienced significant loss and find solace in each other, though they are hesitant to form any attachments. Alex learns to be cautious for good reason.
Danielle Steel's poignant historical novel explores themes of resilience, courage, and the willingness to open one's heart despite past hurts, and to have faith in oneself.
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