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In this utterly compelling novel, two sisters born into privilege find themselves forced to make wrenching life decisions as they struggle with a troubled family legacy and the immense weight of wealth, fame, ambition, and betrayal.Misfortune's Daughters chronicles the gripping, multigenerational saga of the wealthy Stephanopolis family. Beginning in the Golden Era of Hollywood, the beautiful and talented actress Laura Marlowe meets the young, dashing, and rich shipping magnate Nicholas Stephanopolis. After a whirlwind courtship, the two marry and move to the private Stephanopolis Island in the south of Greece. Yet heartache and tragedy soon find them and extend into the lives of their two very different but willful and ambitious daughters, Venetia and Atlanta. One is a beautiful and favored daughter who's bent on self-destruction; the other is a wallflower who buries herself in books and shies away from her privileged world. But both must confront the legacy and tragedy of the lives of their parents.Sweeping across almost 60 years and jetting from New York to Paris, Los Angeles, and Greece, Misfortune's Daughters is an irresistible, page-turning tale that reveals the glittering life of show business and the grittiness of the journalistic profession. Drawing on her own knowledge and experience, Collins takes the reader deep inside the exclusive gates of wealth and luxury, exposing dark secrets and forbidden desires as two young women vie to break free from their family's shadow and become independent women in their own right.
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Glitz & Glitter.......2007-09-23
Joan Collins has taken a great deal of flack over her novels, but for me, her books always deliver the expected punch: glitz, glitter, glamour and gossip, things one would expect from a glamorous international superstar such as Joan. Misfortune's Daughters doesn't explore any new territory from her other bestselling titles Prime Time, Love & Desire & Hate, Infamous and Star Quality, as the novel chronicles the incredible lives of two vastly different sisters born into amazing privilege but who both suffer the hard knocks of the fabulously wealthy. You won't lose any sleep discovering what happens to siblings Atlanta and Venetia as they cross the globe searching for love and acceptance, but you certainly will have an entertaining time reading about their misadventures in a glamourous world that exists only between the pages of one of Joan's novels.
She never said she was Shakespeare!.......2006-05-16
Joan did a fairly good job with this book but I kept finding myself wishing for better continuity. It was hard to keep my attention and the story wasn't nearly as good as say "Star Quality". Maybe one of these days she'll release the two books she was sued over because any fan of "Dynasty" could tell you that "Hell Hath No Fury" like Joan Collins scorned!
A great read.......2005-07-26
I just finished reading this book. I loved it the character outlines were great and Joan Collins writing was incredible. I can't see anyone not enjoying this book. Well worth reading this summer!
A Great Beach or Airport Novel!!.......2005-04-04
This is hands down the best novel by Joan Collins to date. The sisters, Venetia and Atlanta, have anything and everything they could ever want in the material world.
But they lack the love of their father who emotionally abandons them at an early age leading one sister to accidently star in a scandalous film while another becomes a drug addict.
Coupled with an interesting sub-plot concerning an immigrant fashion designer thirsty for revenge and an Italian movie diva who hungers for pleasure, from anyone, "Misfortune's Daughters" is a delightfully fast paced novel that I couldn't put down!
Obviously, Joan is taking snipets of her own life and career, along with facets from other celebrities to craft her characters and storyline. But she succeeds very well, quite simply this is the best Jackie Collins novel that Jackie Collins didn't write!
Joan is at the top of her game, weaving decadent settings with delicious characters to craft a story that is neither groundbreaking or wildly original. Rather, it is an enthusiastic, fast paced novel that can be described in one word: FUN!
Good Beach Read.......2005-03-29
If you're looking for "serious" reading, pass this one up. It's strictly fluffy, breezy, easily digested poolside/airplane reading. The characters are neither sympathetic nor realistic; they are simply puppets in a fantasy world that doesn't really exist, no matter how rich you are. This is the type of novel that you'll read and immediately forget.
Joan Collins is nailing her kid sister Jackie's writing downpat a little bit harder with each novel. Same people, same places, same story.
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Two poor little rich girls struggle to find their way in the cruel world of wealth and privilege in this latest potboiler by former Dynasty star Collins (Star Quality, etc.). Born to 1960s Hollywood starlet Laura Marlowe and ruthless, womanizing Greek tycoon Nicholas Stephanopolis, Atlanta and Venetia are as different as, well, Greece and Hollywood. Elder sister Atlanta is every bit her father's daughternot only is she dark, but she has also inherited his furry arms and facial hair ("many young girls from Mediterranean climates suffer from this embarrassing condition"). Thus Venetia, the image of her mother with aquamarine eyes and blonde hair, becomes the apple of her father's eye, while Atlanta is thoroughly ignored, especially after Laura's mysterious death. At age 20, Atlanta disappears, only to emerge as a swan after months of cosmetic surgery. She soon begins to enjoy the attentions of men, as well as professional success as a magazine editor, but her father continues to snub her. Meanwhile, Venetia chooses to follow a self-destructive path of alcohol, drugs and promiscuity that causes her to lose her glow. Collins's patented glitz and overheated plotting keep the pages turning, but Venetia's rich-girl misbehavior is tabloid predictable, and some readers may be put off by the endorsement of massive plastic surgery as a cure-all.
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Title: The wondrous and famous story known as "The Daughter's Misfortune".(Arts and Letters / Fiction)(Short story)
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Treasured Misfortunes
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Touched My Heart.......2007-08-17
Treasured Misfortunes, is a book that I read many years ago. This book of poety has touched my heart. The illustrations relate to the poetry so well, that I often think of them as much as the words they depict. I have become a different person because of the extent the poetry has affected me in my life. I recommed this book to everyone who needs an awakening to their consienceness.
LOVE.......2004-02-25
As I read the book,my every emotion of love became awakened with it's reality.Amazon did great job in allowing the readers to express their thoughts and feelings.I love the book and told as many people about it as I could.I would love to meet the great lady who wrote the book.I am waiting to read more of her books.Good luck.
OUTSTANDING.......2003-08-27
As I was reading the powerful poetry of Treasured Misfortunes
I became to value the real meaning of sincere love between a mother and her child.I was very educated. The book was full of many emotional issues,that are very deep and sacred to the poet soul. I enjoyed the book very much,as well as appreciated Amazon .com for it's great way in allowing me to express my thoughts. I am actually waiting to read more of her books, She is just an outstanding lady of great talent and wise expressions that are very healing.
Real Experience.......2003-07-11
Many people read many books but not always do people remember what they read and react to it with tears and sincere emotions.
Until this day some of the poems I read still effect my heart when I remember them.The poems in the Living Through Faith chapter is just beyond my ability to express.It is a great book,I really would like to read other type of poetry which she writes about.I wish fo every perso who desire poetic reality to purchase Treasured Misfortunes.
Poetry of great expressions.......2003-07-10
Reading Treasured Misfortunes was a great reality of deep love,that taught me how to never miss a minute without counting my blessings.I deeply thank Amazon.com for allowing me to express how much I love the poetry in that book. The title held my heart captive to its meaning. I would love to read more of Sammer Ghouleh's work. Throughout the book I was just amazed by the power of it's message. I really wish her success and good health for her daughter. I look forward to buying her books.
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New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips brings readers a story that's wild, uninhibited and . . . Simply Sensual.
Easy money. That's why P.I. Ben Callahan agrees to take the job of watching over spoiled heiress Grace Montgomery. But he soon discovers she has a reckless streak a mile wide. She's determined to experience everything she's been missing . . . Including a chance to explore her sensual side. And she wants to do that exploring with Ben! He's not complaining -- it's just too bad what they've got going won't last after Grace discovers Ben's on the family payroll . . .
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Just ok...........2007-03-07
I'm not a reader of romance as a rule. I don't like them and I never have. I read this book first, not knowing it was part of a series. I wasn't crazy about it, but it was a welcome distraction. A co worker thought that I should read Ms. Phillips' work and handed me this book. And, although I did like the story, I'm still not a reader of romance. With that said, the story was put together nicely. Ms. Phillips had great characters and great emotion. Not my cup of tea, but not a bad read.
Simply...a let down.......2006-08-25
Taking the lead of her brother Logan, Grace Montgomery rejects her family's wealth and lives her life in Manhattan as a regular gal. When her job takes her into some pretty rough neighborhoods, meddlesome grandma Emma is concerned and hires a PI to keep an eye on her. Ben takes the apartment next door and soon has more than his eyes on her. As he accompanies her on her excursions, and happen upon a bit of mystery, the two grow closer together. Grace is just happy that she has found a regular guy to love her for who she is, not because of her family's wealth. But when Grace finds out the truth about Ben, will she walk away?
The last in the "Simply" series proves that sometimes authors should quit while they are ahead. Yes, the requisite steam is there, but the plot is so recycled and loaded with so much trite dialogue, it was hard to get through at times. It was a bit of a disappointment.
Sexy and Hot -But Weak Plot (31/2 stars).......2006-07-26
Ben Callahan P.I. is hired to keep tabs on hieress Grace Montgomery. Ben goes to NY and moves into the apartment next door. Grace notices the hunk next door and sparks fly. The problem is that Ben can't seem to keep his hands off Grace and not mix business with pleasure. Little does Grace know that her grandmother's meddling might just might lead her to the man of her dreams. But what happens when Grace finds out that Ben's been keeping her company for the money, and not her, the whole time?
I liked this book -sort of. Its written well, but the plot is non-existent. Phillips is clearly talented in the love scene department and there's alot of it here if your interested. This unfortunately doesn't make up for the lack of angst. The big to-do in the book is whether Grace will forgive Ben when she finds out that he's been hired to watch her. That's just weak, not enough to keep the reader interested for 260 pages. I wished that Phillips would have expanded on the drug theme, maybe some slight voilence would have added the needed jolt here.
Great book!.......2005-07-20
This was a great end to the simply series. I loved all three books.
Hot, hot, hot.......2004-06-24
Phillips does her best to pull the reader in right from the beginning. Her steamy scenes keep you longing for more, and the plot thickens as threatening notes are thrown into the mix. A great read; you'll never want to put it down!
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The invaders are coming¿the Posleen, a seemingly unstoppable horde who have conquered one star system after another, literally feeding on their conquests. Earth¿s dubious allies, the Darhel, have given the humans a number of highly-advanced technological devices, including a process for rejuvenating the aged, including trained and proven soldiers who otherwise would be too old to fight. Rejuvenation may give a critical edge, since to survive, the Earth must use every resource at hand. Every resource . . .
In the dark days after the initial Posleen attack, but before the primary invasion, the Chancellor of Germany faces a critical decision. Over the years, with military cutbacks, the store of experienced German military personnel had simply dwindled. After the destruction of Northern Virginia, he realized that it was necessary to tap the one group he had sworn never, ever, to recall: the few remaining survivors of the Waffen SS. Has he made a devil¿s bargain, or is this a chance for the reviled SS at last to fight the good fight? And, perhaps, gain redemption. . . ?
Watch On the Rhine, a new chapter in the New York Times best-selling Posleen War saga, is perhaps the most unbiased, and brutal, look at the inner workings of the Waffen SS in history. Meticulously researched, it explores all that was good, and evil, about the most infamous military force in history using the backdrop of the Posleen invasion as a canvas.
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Academy Award Theater - Watch on the Rhine and Keys to the Kingdom (2 Shows, Audio CD) Oldtime Radio Shows
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This is an Audio CD of Academy Award Theater, an oldtime radio show from the 1940's. If you love a good drama, you'll love these. Here are the exciting episodes on this disc:
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Includes CASABLANCA, OX-BOW INCIDENT, DRAGON SEED, WATCH ON THE RHINE, & GOING MY WAY, plus essay on movies and the war effort by Walter Wanger
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O you Foolish Galatians , Thank you Lord for using John Owen for YOUR Glory.......2007-03-11
As Christians, in this World today we need to Learn and Learn and Learn and then Teach and Remember what we were Taught.I read "The Mortification of Sin", then I bought 9 copies and handed them out to my friends,family,pastors and thats what you do with Good Sound Doctrine.
Mortify Mortify Mortify.......2007-02-01
This is an absolute essential book for the Christian who truly wants to grow in Christ and understand the deeper work God desires to do in our lives.
John Owen Just Cut Me Open.......2006-03-11
*SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE* Read this book! *END SUBLIMINAL MESSAGE*
I usually give a book a month or more to ruminate so I can weigh the value of its contents against all that I have learned from scripture, but in this one case I'm breaking that rule. I swear John Owen just drove the sword of the Spirit into the very midst of my still-beating heart like a surgeon's scalpel. This book is life-changing. It is biblical, powerful, relevant and Spirit-filled. Owen has made all the questions which lingered in my mind with regard to sanctification and the means by which we are to pursue holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit suddenly coalesce into a coherent, scriptural, practical, spiritual whole. In 130 pages (Puritan Paperback edition) he did this! And how foolish I feel for not having seen it all before when it is so clear and simple and plainly biblical! But don't take my word for it. Here's the opening statement of the section on the actual work of mortification:
"Suppose a man is a true believer, and yet finds in himself a powerful indwelling sin. This sin makes him captive to its power, and consumes his heart with trouble. It perplexes his thoughts, weakens his soul in communion with God, takes away his peace, defiles his conscience, and exposes him to hardening through the decietfulness of sin. What shall he do? What course shall he take to mortify this sin, lust or corruption? How can he gain victory enough, even though it is not utterly destroyed, yet, in his contest with it, he may be enabled to maintain his power, strength and peace in communion with God?"
This paragraph launches the reader into the answer to these very questions. How can we "by the Spirit put to death the deeds of the body, [so that we] will live" (Rom. 8:13)? Of particular worth to me was Owen's pointing out that superficial application of the promises of God is NOT mortification. He points out (rightly so) that the peace and mercy of God are only lasting and effective when imparted by God Himself, not by any means we possess in ourselves. I have been foolishly speaking "peace, peace" to my heart when there was no true peace because I would not wait upon the Spirit to apply the true peace that comes from God. I have been applying the ointment of the promise while it is yet devoid of the healing medicine of the Holy Spirit.
"This is to bless ourselves, without the blessing of God."
I honestly don't think I can praise this volume highly enough. In its abridged, modernized version it is a simple enough read for any Christian. In its depth and soundness of doctrine it is worthy even of the consideration of the most astute biblical scholar. In the blessedness and value of its subject it stands head-and-shoulders above most modern Christian literature. How great would the visible church be today if all of those who belong to the church invisible would read and follow "The Mortification of Sin"! And for a mere $8, who among those who profess the name of Christ ought not to have this volume in his hands?
Read This Book..........2006-02-13
About the Author: Owen was considered one of the greatest minds of the seventeeth century, serving as vice-chancellor at Oxford and publishing extensively. He also was very politically active during much political turbulence in England at the time. Owen was a contemporary of John Bunyan's and once was able through his political connections to arrange to have Bunyan released from prison. Owen is also widely considered to be the most difficult of all the major Puritan theologians to read, because of his highly intricate and frankly not very readable prose. Most people (including me!) find a modern re-written edition much more palatable than his originals, and many editions of The Mortification of Sin (including this one) are a modern abridgement.
Mortification is a word meaning to put to death, and this book explains how we both have a duty and a necessity to actively fight against every outbreak of sin in our lives daily. His most quoted advice from the book sums up his position, "always be killing sin or it will be killing you." He urges us to "always be at it while you live; do not take a day off from this work."
There are chapters on the importance of putting sin to death, the work of the Holy Spirit in mortification, how our spiritual health depends on it, what mortification is and is not, seeing sin for what it is, keeping a tender conscience and a watchful heart, waiting for God, and the work of Christ and the power of the Spirit.
No cute word pictures, no self-affirmations---just a blunt and comprehensive examination of what every Christian must do to become more holy. As Owen says, "Live in the light of Christ's great work, and you will die a conqueror." Read this book.
Worth wading through the "King James" English.......2004-03-27
This review refers to the copy Amazon has pictured, i.e. the Christian Focus edition in the Christian Heritage series.
Prior to starting at the beginning and slogging through, you may wish to take a peek at the structure the book is organised around:
General Rules:
1. p84
2. p89
Particular Directions:
1. p106
2. p109
3. p123
4. p129
5. p130
6. p133
7. p134
8. p137
9. p151
A totally refreshing read. I plan to follow my local Christian bookseller's advice as soon as possible: "This book needs to be read and reread". The reason for this is that it is so easy to become complacent about sin and sins. Praise God for Puritan literature such as this!
Owen's first General Rule (p84) is absolutely essential: "Be sure to get an interest in Christ if you intend to mortify any sin." He is in complete agreement with Arthur Pink in The Life of Faith, (p54) who says "None can possibly make any progress in the Christian life unless he first be a Christian." Logical? Obvious? Not to all in our time of universalism and pluralism unfortunately.
One difficulty I had (and I am unable to find a page reference for it) was that Owen says that even if we have stopped acting out a sin, we have not mortified it, because its root remains. This needs to be looked at in light of what our Lord said (Mt 5:29 NIV): "If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away..." and again (vs 30) "And if your right eye causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away..." I know Jesus uses the word "cause" here, but surely what he is actually referring to is the avoidance of acting out an internal sinfulness through any part of the body. Removal of limbs per se will not change the heart, and Jesus wasn't pretending that. But we can see here that, in contrast to what Owen says, it is worth dealing with the symptoms of a sinful heart, regardless of the existence of the internal unmortified root.
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La Mortificación del Pecado por John Owen.
Una guía práctica ayudar a los creyentes a entender y a poner en práctica la mortificación del pecado.
Quizás muchos encontrarán dificultad leyendo o interesándose en un libro que toma tanto en serio la santidad de Dios, y la culpabilidad del pecado como el autor John Owen, porque la indiferencia e inversión de valores que destacan nuestra sociedad también han afectado la iglesia. Pero esto sirve para enseñarnos la urgencia de recuperar la reverencia de la presencia de Dios, y de tratar las cuestiones espirituales que son elucidadas en este libro.
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