Jacquelyn Mitchard est célébrée pour sa narration authentique et humaine qui captive immédiatement le lecteur. Ses œuvres, qui explorent souvent de profondes émotions humaines, se caractérisent par un style narratif magistral et la capacité de créer des personnages auxquels les lecteurs s'identifient facilement, même dans des circonstances extraordinaires. Ses romans atteignent constamment le statut de best-sellers et la reconnaissance de la critique, loués pour leur résonance émotionnelle authentique. Mitchard enrichit également la littérature pour jeunes adultes, explorant des thèmes tels que l'amitié, l'identité et les tournants difficiles de la vie avec une sensibilité distinctive.
Dans le Winsconsin, les McKenna doivent faire face au cancer de leur fille aînée, mère de la petite Keefer âgée de 15 mois. Ils meurent dans un accident de la route. Leur testament stipule que la garde revient à Gordon, leur fils de 24 ans et l'oncle de Keefer. Mais les grands-parents souhaitent que Delia et Craig, des cousins, deviennent les parents adoptifs. Une bataille juridique commence...
Si Anne Singer n'avait pas mis autant de sérieux dans sa vie, elle ne serait jamais devenue une brillante avocate. Et les années qu'elle a passées à défendre le droit de femmes en détresse au tribunal de Solamente, dans l'État du Texas, n'ont fait que la conforter dans sa volonté de mener une vie stable et ordonnée. Arlington Mowbray, quinze ans à peine, n'a pas attendu, elle, pour risquer le pire en aimant éperdument un jeune détenu, condamné pour vol à main armée. Et c'est en épouse innocente d'un hors-la-loi qu'Arlington remet son destin entre les mains de l'avocate, quitte à l'entraîner avec elle dans la tourmente et la déraison.
From the author of The Deep End of the Ocean, The Most Wanted bursts into life with the bright flash of a forest fire, in a story about the unreasoning power of love. Mitchard has fierce, brave & tender insights into the bonds of mothers & daughters.
Jacquelyn Mitchard reaches for heart and mind simultaneously, with both wit and nostalgia but never with sentimentality. Whether writing of gun laws and garage sales, the loneliness of the long-haul single mother, fear of gardening, or the late great American game of baseball, Mitchard stresses the personal stake each of us has in the stand-up drama of daily life. The single mother of five children, she shares her own family's dramas and epiphanies - her own mother's tradition of optimism based on nothing, the early death of her husband, the adoption of her baby daughter - as well as the great wheeling issues that confound 1990s Americans every day. If Jacquelyn Mitchard wore a T-shirt, it would say, "What are you waiting for?" Along with only a few writers of our time - Judith Viorst, Anna Quindlen, Erma Bombeck - Jacquelyn Mitchard is able to concoct a graceful blend of humor, vinegar and eloquence that reminds us that no matter how we change or how far we range, we are all "the rest of us."
When her husband decides to leave, advice columnist Julianne Ambrose Gillis must carry on alone. In his absence, Julie is diagnosed with a serious illness, which drives her children to undertake a dangerous journey to find their dad.
Set during the holiday season, this heartwarming story revolves around a family reuniting and discovering profound lessons about love and the importance of cherishing each moment. As they navigate the challenges and joys of Christmas, they learn to embrace life fully, treating every year as if it might be their last. The narrative captures the essence of family bonds and the transformative power of love during the festive season.
The story revolves around a fierce legal battle for custody of young Keefer, orphaned after a tragic accident. Gordon McKenna, deeply connected to his niece following the loss of his sister, believes he should raise her. However, Keefer's paternal grandparents challenge this, leading to a conflict that examines the depths of family love and the emotional scars it can leave. As the struggle unfolds, all involved face profound changes and revelations about their relationships and priorities.
A gripping narrative unfolds, blending suspense with high-stakes adventure. The author, known for captivating storytelling, takes readers on an exhilarating journey filled with unexpected twists and intense moments, promising to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This latest work showcases the author's signature style, engaging characters, and a plot that intertwines danger and excitement, making it a must-read for fans of thrilling fiction.