An edition of A better view of paradise: a novel (2009)

A better view of paradise

a novel

1st ed.
A better view of paradise
Randy Sue Coburn, Randy Sue Co ...
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An edition of A better view of paradise: a novel (2009)

A better view of paradise

a novel

1st ed.

Dramatic, moving, and exquisitely written, A Better View of Paradise explores the tender bond between fathers and daughters, ponders the delicate nature of healing, and celebrates the redemptive power of forgiveness and love.Thirty-six-year-old Stevie Pollack has come into her own as a celebrated landscape architect. Her designs, famed for their evocative natural beauty, reflect her upbringing amid the splendor of Hawai'i. But when critics blast her latest efforts and her boyfriend abruptly ends their relationship, Stevie seeks solace in her roots among the dazzling flowers, and comforting traditions of the islands and their calming waters. Still, in the back of her mind, Hawai'i holds troubling memories of a childhood with Hank, her emotionally distant father, and a reserved British mother.Despite her irascible father's presence, the trip home promises Stevie a welcome departure from her trials on the mainland. But the shocking news that Hank is dying forces the pair's reunion into high gear. As father and daughter attempt to rekindle their bond, Stevie discovers sides of Hank she never knew, including family secrets that have shaped their lives. And what started as a holiday escape for the beleaguered architect becomes a chance for transformation, one as exciting as it is uncertain. Inspired by her father's insight, and energized by the attentions of an attractive local veterinarian, Stevie learns to surrender her inhibitions and seize the day.From the Hardcover edition.

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Ballantine Books
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English

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A better view of paradise: a novel
2009, Ballantine Books
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2009, Random House Publishing Group
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Cover of: A better view of paradise
A better view of paradise: a novel
2009, Ballantine Books
in English - 1st ed.
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A better view of paradise: a novel
2009, Ballantine Books
in English - 1st ed.

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Published in
New York
Genre
Fiction

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
813/.54
Library of Congress
PS3553.O2347 B48 2009

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

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Open Library
OL23391994M
ISBN 13
9780345490360
LCCN
2009020284
OCLC/WorldCat
318571426
Library Thing
8309266
Goodreads
6521612

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