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The Things We Do for Love: A Novel
Kristin Hannah
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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ASIN: 0345467515
Release Date: 2005-06-28

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New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah “touches the deepest, most tender corner of our hearts” (Tami Hoag). Her last novel, Between Sisters, was chosen by CBS’s The Early Show as one of the best books of the summer. Now she returns with The Things We Do for Love—a poignant, evocative story that celebrates the magic of motherhood, the joys of coming home, and the price we so willingly pay for love.

The youngest of three daughters, Angela DeSaria Malone was always “the princess” of the family, a girl who thought she knew how her life would unfold. High School. College. Marriage. Motherhood. That was how it had gone for her sisters, her cousins, her friends. But it didn’t work out that way for Angie. She and her husband tried desperately to have a child; year after year, their perfectly decorated nursery remained empty. Finally, their marriage collapsed under the weight of lost dreams.
After the divorce, Angie moved back to her hometown and rejoined her loud, loving, slightly crazy family. In West End, a place where life rises and falls in time with the tides, she will find the man who once again will open her heart to love . . . and meet the girl who will change Angie’s life.
Lauren Ribido lives in a rundown apartment in a bad part of town with a mother who cares more about her next drink than about her daughter. At seventeen, Lauren knows that her aspirations in life may never come to pass.

From the moment they meet, Angie sees something special in Lauren. They form a quick connection, this woman who is desperate for a daughter and the girl who has never known a mother’s love. When Lauren is abandoned by her mother, Angie doesn’t hesitate to offer the girl a place to stay.
But nothing could have prepared Angie for the far-reaching repercussions of this act of kindness. In a dramatic turn of events, she and Lauren will be tested in a way that mothers and daughters seldom are. Together they will embark on an intensely moving, deeply emotional journey to the very heart of what it means to be a family.

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Her last novel, Between Sisters, was chosen by CBS's The Early Show as one of the best books of the summer. Now she returns with The Things We Do for Love—a poignant, evocative story that celebrates the magic of motherhood, the joys of coming home, and the price we so willingly pay for love.

The youngest of three daughters, Angela DeSaria Malone was always "the princess" of the family, a girl who thought she knew how her life would unfold. High School. College. Marriage. Motherhood. That was how it had gone for her sisters, her cousins, her friends. But it didn't work out that way for Angie. She and her husband tried desperately to have a child; year after year, their perfectly decorated nursery remained empty. Finally, their marriage collapsed under the weight of lost dreams.

After the divorce, Angie moved back to her hometown and rejoined her loud, loving, slightly crazy family. In West End, a place where life rises and falls in time with the tides, she will find the man who once again will open her heart to love... and meet the girl who will change Angie's life.

Lauren Ribido lives in a rundown apartment in a bad part of town with a mother who cares more about her next drink than about her daughter. At seventeen, Lauren knows that her aspirations in life may never come to pass.

From the moment they meet, Angie sees something special in Lauren. They form a quick connection, this woman who is desperate for a daughter and the girl who has never known a mother's love. When Lauren is abandoned by her mother, Angie doesn't hesitate to offer the girl a place to stay.

But nothing could have prepared Angie for the far-reaching repercussions of this act of kindness. In a dramatic turn of events, she and Lauren will be tested in a way that mothers and daughters seldom are. Together they will embark on an intensely moving, deeply emotional journey to the very heart of what it means to be a family.

"[New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah] touches the deepest, most tender corner of our hearts."
    TAMI HOAG

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Heartwarming Story about Loving and Being Loved.......2007-01-19

Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of many novels including Comfort and Joy, Magic Hour and Between Sisters. After reading her work, you wouldn't know that she started her career as a lawyer. During a difficult pregnancy she decided to pick up a project that her mom and she had started while her mom was ill. Her mom always knew her daughter was destined to be a writer, not a lawyer. Kristin's ability to portray realistic, well-rounded characters shines through again in The Things We Do for Love.

Angela Desaria Malone lost her father, a newborn daughter and her husband (to divorce) all within a short period of time. After several failed attempts to have a child, Angela and her husband try the adoption route. Unfortunately, this too fails at the very last moment and proves to be a crushing blow to Angela. The grief of these losses has brought her life to a halt.

Finally, unable to deal with her old life, she moves back to her family's cottage by the sea in West End, Washington, where she grew up. She hopes she will be able to figure out where her life should go from here. Mending a broken heart is not always easy but it's made even more difficult by her loud, but good-intentioned, Italian family who seem to show up on her doorstep whenever they think they are needed, whether Angela feels that way or not. In addition to dealing with her family, there is also a family business, an Italian restaurant called Desaria's, which is in danger of going under. Angela decides to user her advertising skills to jump in and try to help save it. Putting all of her time and energy into this new project helps her forget about her grief a little at a time.

Lauren Ribido is a teenager with no family to speak of and is in danger of being evicted from the rundown apartment she shares with her basically absentee mother. After being laid off from her job at the local pharmacy, she plasters flyers on cars in the neighborhood in an effort to find work. Dealing with an alcoholic, non-working, almost non-existent mother, the boyfriends she brings home and the landlord's demands for their late rent are only some of Lauren's struggles. She has worked hard to get into the right high school and has big plans for her future, but the adversities she faces may keep her from reaching her goals.

Angela needs a child to mother. Lauren needs a mother's love. Their meeting was meant to be. What starts out as an employer/employee relationship quickly blossoms into so much more and through various trials they find out how to truly fulfill each other's needs. Together they will both learn to trust and love again.

The Things We do for Love is a heartwarming story with some expected, and some unexpected, twists. The story will keep you wondering what will happen next in the character's lives, even after the final page. I would definitely recommend this book.

Loved this book & the characters!.......2006-10-17

This is the 3rd Kristin Hannah book I've read (just discovered her this past year) & this is probably my favorite so far. The characters were very believable & I really enjoyed reading about the DeSaria family, the chemistry between Con & Ange & the changes that the main characters went through & the strength they had. Wonderful book! I was sad to say good-bye to them when I came to the end of the book.

Feels Good.......2006-08-16

Perfect feel good story. Nothing schmaltzy or too heavy here. Just a good family drama, with warmth and humor while exploring the way we love each other at different ages and stages of life. The storyline involves a lovely Italian family set in the Seattle area. Of course there is food and affection with that set up but Angie has a broken heart and needs to heal. Will her family help her mend and ease the memory of an infant daughter who failed to thrive or will she trust her own instincts and reach out to another family? Through mistakes and unfortunate circumstances, situations we cannot control~just live through ~ Krising Hannah once again moves us with her words and lets us see that love finds a way every time.

A Tear-jerker!.......2006-05-31

While taking care of a three and half year old boy who got sick with a stomach bug over the holiday weekend ~~ I needed something light to read in between laundry duty and dishes and nurturing a little boy. I picked this one up and was engrossed into the story till 1 a.m.! It's been awhile since I've been able to do something like this!

This is probably my first Kristin Hannah book ~~ and I was leery of picking it up since I am on a roll with my nonfiction reading. I am glad though that I picked it up! It's been ages since I have laid in bed and finished a book in hours!

This book is about Angie who returned home to her small town after leaving a high profile advertising career in Seattle. She just went through a divorce ~~ not a bitter divorce, just a very sad one. She had given up her dreams of having a baby after suffering for years with miscarriages, infertility issues and losing her little baby, Sophia. She comes home to where her family is and rediscovers her dreams. Lauren, the other main character in the story, is a loveless seventeen year old, who has worked very hard in maintaining a scholarship at the local private school. She works full time after school and is dating the star of the football team, David. Lauren and Angie discover one another and helped each other to heal.

It is a beautiful story ~~ lots of promises and hope and joy. There is sadness and tears but it is a happy ever ending story ~~ which is what I like to read once in awhile! The scenery and the food descriptions sound wonderful ~~ and it sure is a great escape novel! =0)

This is a perfect read for any time, especially in the summertime when it's hot out and you need to keep still to keep cool! I plan on reading another one of this author's books if I see them around!

5-30-06

Disappointment.......2006-05-26

After reading all the wonderful reviews of this book, I couldn't wait to read it. However, I was bored the whole time. I'm happy to see other reviewers who were wondering what the big deal was with this book. This was almost as bad as a Danielle Steel book. Just plain, boring, mundane, but at least Kristin Hannah does not repeat herself over and over....I was looking forward to reading a new author, but this was my first, and probably last, Kristin Hannah book.

Select Editions (The Things We Do For Love, Three Weeks with My Brother, The Murder Case, Night Train to Lisbon) (1)

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Kristin Hannah , Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks , John Case , and Emily Grayson
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Amores Eternos / the Things We Do for Love

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Amores Eternos / the Things We Do for Love
Kristin Hannah
Manufacturer: Titania
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 849575293X

Select Editions (The Things We Do For Love, Three Weeks with My Brother, Murder Artist, Night Train to Lisbon) (Volume 1)

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Select Editions (The Things We Do For Love, Three Weeks with My Brother, Murder Artist, Night Train to Lisbon) (Volume 1)
Kristin Hannah , Nicholas Sparks , Micah Sparks , John Case , and Emily Grayson
Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
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Binding: Hardcover

At First Sight

ASIN: B000JFOL7E

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4-Books-in-1! The Things We Do For Love by Kristin Hannah, Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas Sparks and Micah Sparks, Murder Artist by John Case, and Night Train to Lisbon by Emily Grayson. What a Deal!

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The Things We Do for Love
Kristin Hannah
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NY65YI

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THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE, THE
Imogen Parker
Manufacturer: Bantam Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 059305296X
Release Date: 2008-02-26

4 Titles in Private Eye Leo Haggerty Series - The Things We Do for Love - Embrace the Wolf - All the Old Bargains - A Tax in Blood

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4 Titles in Private Eye Leo Haggerty Series - The Things We Do for Love - Embrace the Wolf - All the Old Bargains - A Tax in Blood
Benjamin M. Schutz
Manufacturer: various
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000S5RGBS

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Multiple books shipped as one item for your convenience. Save on Shipping/Handling charges.

Things We Do for Love (Silhouette Romance, 514)

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Things We Do for Love (Silhouette Romance, 514)
Glenda Sands
Manufacturer: silhouette
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0373085141

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Things We Do for Love: A Play
Alan Ayckbourn
Manufacturer: Samuel French Inc Plays
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0573019142

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Things we do for Laugh

Things We Do for Love
Alan Ayckbourn
Manufacturer: Faber & Faber
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Damsels in Distress: An Ayckbourn Trilogy: Game Plan, Flat Spin, Role Play

ASIN: 0571194451

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A remarkable tragic comedy, Alan Ayckbourn's 52nd full-length play was first presented at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in 1997 and received its West End premiere in Spring 1998.

Things We Do For Love won the 1997 Lloyds Private Banking Playwright of the Year Award.

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Things we do for Laugh.......1999-01-06

Though not quite a match for Shakespeare, Aykborn's "things" is a funny play, which brings us the moral dilema of love and faith, of love and friendship. The charachters are a bit pale, and lack a real personality, but- Hey, we can't have it all!!!

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