J.A. Westerweel-Ybema Livres

Met de hulp van haar therapeut probeert een vrouw haar jeugdtrauma's te verwerken om zich dan toe te leggen op het helpen van mensen die met het HIV-virus besmet zijn.

A compelling read that captivates audiences, this book has garnered such enthusiasm that readers find themselves revisiting it multiple times. Its engaging narrative and relatable themes resonate deeply, leading to a physical wear on the pages, indicating its popularity and the emotional connection it fosters with its audience. The strong appeal suggests a story that is both memorable and impactful, making it a cherished addition to any reader's collection.

First with your head and then with your heart . . . So says Hoppie Groenwald, boxing champion, to a seven-year-old boy who dreams of being the welterweight champion of the world. For the young Peekay, it is a piece of advice that he will carry with him throughout his life. Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships with Hymie and Gideon, Peekay gains the strength he needs to win out. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, the Judge, Peekay will fight to the death for justice. Bryce Courtenay's classic bestseller is a story of the triumph of the human spirit – a spellbinding tale for all ages.

Readers can expect an emotional journey that evokes laughter and tears, capturing a wide spectrum of feelings. The narrative resonates deeply, making it relatable and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on its audience.

Toute sa vie, la séduisante Lady Emily a souffert de cauchemars et de peurs inexplicables. Lorsqu'elle succombe, en 1871, impuissante à lutter contre le mal pernicieux qui la mine, sa fille Joanna jure de quitter l'Angleterre pour se rendre en Australie... C'est sur ce lointain continent en effet qu'est née sa mère, en un lieu mystérieux nommé Kara-Kara ; elle y a grandi parmi les aborigènes. Là, croit Joanna, se trouve la source de l'étrange malédiction qui risque de la détruire à son tour. Mais Joanna ne se doute en rien de ce qui l'attend sur ces terres où s'entrechoquent avec tant de violence les traditions ancestrales et le modernisme britannique...

Een gedesillusioneerde Rhodesische succesauteur keert terug naar zijn geboorteland en raakt daar betrokken bij gevaarlijke ontwikkelingen als hij informatie over grootwildstropen verzamelt.

The breathtaking saga of two forbidden lovers and the many emotional years it takes them to find their passionate peace. Set in a Scottish world of moody glens and dramatic skies--a wonderful panorama for the heartwarming tenderness of Shona and Niall.

Maxim Proud and passionate, the Marquess of Bradbury swore vengeance on those who had stolen his title and lands. . .and branded him a traitor to the Crown. Elise Beautiful and spirited, she found herself the innocent prisoner of the marquess, her family's most hated foe. So Worthy My Love They were bitter enemies caught in a dangerous tide that swept through Elizabeth's England—And thus began a battle of wit and will between two people so perfectly matched that they could only fall in love.

Paris 1925. La bohème. Montparnasse. Magali Lunel, jeune beauté rousse de dix-sept ans veut devenir modèle. Son chemin va croiser celui de Julien Mercuès, peintre encore méconnu mais chez qui l'on pressent le génie. Pour Magali, un amour tumultueux mais sans lendemain. Elle rencontre alors un autre homme et donne naissance à une fille, Teddy. Le destin va faire se rencontrer Teddy et Mercuès et ce sera la passion, une passion dévorante. Teddy donne naissance elle aussi à une fille : Fauve... Une triple histoire d'amour qui fait le grand écart sur plus d'un demi-siècle d'histoire entre Paris, New York, le Lubéron, Rome, les Années Folles, la crise de 29, l'Occupation, le monde d'aujourd'hui, celui des peintres, des marchands de tableaux, de la mode, de la presse. Trois femmes, la mère, la fille et la petite-fille tour à tour fascinées par le même homme, un peintre génial qui brûle tout ce qu'il touche.

Lynn Marchette is young, beautiful, and successful. The only thing missing from the television host's happiness is the right man. Soon, she meets the attractive Greg Alter, who seems to read her every wish, listens to her, and sends her love letters and small tokens of affection. Before long, Lynn is convinced she has found her dream man. She is unaware that behind the mask of the perfect lover lies a man obsessed with the desire to dominate and humiliate women. In Lynn, he has found what he has always sought: the perfect victim for a diabolical plan.

“Captivating. Krantz’s latest tome . . . is her most erotic yet. Dazzle sizzles.”—Los Angeles Daily News Now, Judith Krantz, best-selling author of Scruples, Mistral’s Daughter, and Till We Meet Again, invites you into the luscious, monied world of Jazz Kilkullen, her most daring, provocative, impetuous heroine yet. Inside the fun-filled photographers’ studio in California known as Dazzle, Jazz Kilkullen reigns supreme. At twenty-nine, this playful, gifted, and thoroughly sexy woman has become one of the most successful celebrity portrait photo in the world. But her charmed career and her dashing private life, which includes three fascinating-and fascinated-men, are rocked when an unexpected tragedy leaves jazz to battle her father’s vengeful ex-wife and the machinations of her half-sisters. At stake is the Kilkullen family ranch, a three-billion-dollar paradise of unspoiled California land that developers all over the world would do anything to possess . . . and Jazz will do anything to protect. Absolutely anything. Praise for Dazzle “Enjoyable . . . Jazz is one of the most likable free souls to emerge from the novel industry.”—The Pittsburgh Press “Deliciously sexy.”—Cosmopolitan “Judith Krantz’s best novel since Scruples.”—Associated Press “Steamy.”—Los Angeles Times “Hot . . . bubbling with sex, intrigue, and-most of all-money. Krantz is at the height of her form here.”—Booklist

Een idealistische Engelsman zoekt in de 19e eeuw zijn fortuin op de diamantvelden van Zuid-Afrika en bij de kolonisatie van Rhodesië.

The true story of a hospital nurse who murdered the babies in her care. Could the unthinkable happen? Could there be an evil serial killer stalking the hospital ward poisoning children and babies? This investigation reveals a heart-breaking tragedy for innocent families visited by the killer.

Waar gebeurd verhaal over een achttienjarig meisje dat haar moeder vermoordt en tot levenslang wordt veroordeeld.

Een klein meisje en haar ouders strijden tegen haar leukemie en tegen de mogelijke oorzaak daarvan: een kerncentrale in de nabijheid.

De lichamelijk gehandicapte zoon van een Engelse hereboer, groeit ondanks de liefderijke zorgen van zijn zuster op tot een huistiran.