One Wish

Book Description

New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller gave readers "a gift to treasure" (Romantic Times) with her acclaimed Springwater Seasons novels. Now, once again capturing the spirit of early America, she delivers a marvelous tale of love, family loyalty, and passionate desire on the Western frontier -- where fairy tales sometimes do come true.

She was the only child of a rich and powerful rancher. He was the son of a drunken ne'er-do-well. But when eleven-year-old Luke Shardlow rescued eight-year-old Charity Barnham from drowning, she promised him one wish...any wish his heart might desire.

Fifteen years later, Charity and Luke meet once more, but the gulf between them seems as wide as ever. Charity is engaged to a neighboring rancher her father has chosen for her. Luke still seems to be a Shardlow to the core -- a drifter, maybe even an outlaw, on a road to nowhere. But things are not always what they appear, for Luke has a few secrets to hide. And as a sweet, sensual passion begins to grow between them, Luke and Charity discover that the only wish either of them long to fulfill is to spend a sweet eternity in each other's arms -- no matter the cost.

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A good Romance.......2007-06-18

I just started a year ago at reading Linda Miller's books. I just picked one up one day and had to buy some more. I am still trying to read more of them. I really enjoyed this book, Charity and Luke are great together. Child hood friends, brought back together years later. Luke saved Charity from drowning when they were young. She grants Luke one wish for him saving her, (like she's some kind of genie, she was 11). Luke does get his wish granted in the book. Charity is a daughter of a rich family, Luke is from a poor family, grows up to be a drifter. It is a sweet, romantic love story. I love the way Linda writes her books. Can't wait to read more.

One Wish.......2004-09-21

A very good read. I enjoyed the characters Luke and Charity and how they grew up and reunited as adults. I did note some important elements to the story that didn't flow. for example, their first love scene, it didn't say when he undressed, or when and how she first fell in love with him. The story of the secondary character Raoul is a book on its own. He sounds like a great guy and I would like to see a story about him. Overall, I love the father daughter love/hate relationship, I love the character Genesis who was saved from a life of prostitution, and Blaise the wonderful stepmother. Great story overall, a must read.

My favorite Miller!.......2003-10-09

I just adore this book! I have worn out one copy already, and am working on the second. Charity and Luke are characters that I can really care about, and I get caught up in the struggles they face to be together against all odds. There is a minor secondary story, of Molly and Raoul, that I wish would be explored in depth in a follow-up novel.

My "One Wish" is that there is a sequel...........2003-05-01

I thought that this book was excellent. My mother had bought it (she is into romance novels) and when I had finished a book of my own, she suggested I read it. I was not really enthused to be reading a romance novel but decided to give it a try and I must say I NEVER PUT THE BOOK DOWN, I carried it with me religiously so that I could sneak a read every time I got a chance!

The characters were very likeable and were easy to relate to. Right from the beginning to becoming intrigued with the story and it's characters and right at the second meeting of Charity and Luke - you're hooked! I must say that I don't blame Charity for falling in love with Luke, I think I fell in love with him myself!:)

This is a great read and I recommend it to everyone!....

Truely the best.......2002-08-22

One Wish is a great book! I couldn't put it down. I totally fell in love with all the characters, excpecally LUKE! If I had one wish it would be a part two to this book.

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Not the best book you'll find for teenagers
Death of Young Girl
A great read!
One of Lurlene's greatest!
Fabulous

She Died Too Young (One Last Wish)
Lurlene Mcdaniel
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
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ASIN: 0553562630
Release Date: 1994-02-01

Book Description

Chelsea James and Katie O'Roark met at Jenny House and spent a wonderful summer together.

Now Chelsea and her mother are staying with Katie as Chelsea awaits news concerning a heart transplant. While waiting for a compatible donor, Chelsea meets Jillian, a girl who's funny and kind. Jillian is also waiting. She needs a heart-lung transplant. The two girls become fast friends. When Chelsea meets Jillian's brother, he awakens feelings in Chelsea she's never known before. However, as her medical situation grows desperate, Chelsea finds herself in a contest for her life against her very best friend.

Is it fair that there's only a chance for one of them to survive?

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Not the best book you'll find for teenagers.......2005-12-28

If you are looking for a good, tear-jerking story that makes you care about the characters, you will need to look elsewhere. "She Died Too Young" features perfect characters that are miserable because they all need organ transplants to live. Both reach a critical stage, and surprise! there's only one set of organs! So one of the two has to die. And of course, there are a couple of flawless, gorgeous guys waiting around for the girls. Please don't waste your time or money on this book--save a tree.

Death of Young Girl.......2004-12-16

This Book is called She Died Too Young. It was written by Lurlene McDaniel. This girl named Chelsea James needs a heart transplant. She goes to stay with her friend Katie's house waiting for the news for the donor. Chelsea and Katie met at a place called Jenny House and they spent a wonderful sommer together. Chelsea goes to a place where they talk about the way they feel. Chelsea made a new friend named Jillian. She was really nice. Jillian invited her to her house. She and Katie was picked up in a limo to go to her house and they thought that was pretty cool. This is a fantastic book and it made me think that I need to be thankful for what I have because I could end up like her someday. I think that the theme is most represented in this book because you learn a lesson a bout life when you put yourself in Chelsea's shoes and you find out that you may not have a chance to survive. You need to know that life isn't always fair. If you like Relistic Fiction books than I recommend this book for you to read. I gave this book five stars because this book will touch your heart in certain ways.

A great read!.......2004-12-14

I first read this book in 1994 when I was 10 years old. I got it from the book fair and was fascinated by all things medical. It ended up touching me so much and I continue to read Lurlene Mcdaniel books at 21. I re-read "She died too young" this summer and it can still make me cry. The friendship of Jillian and Chelsea is something we all need. I very much recommend this book..It'll really make you appreciate your own friends.

One of Lurlene's greatest!.......2002-06-05

By reading some of the other reviews for this book, I realize that many of them are negative. They imediatly turn you off from the book. I sopose there are some people who do not like them, but please read the book for yourself and then decide. Do not let the negative reviews influence you. The books are inspiring, touching, and simply amazing.
This praticular book is about two friends fighting for their lives because of failing hearts. When both are called into the hospital, only one will be choosen to recieve the heart that is being donated. Booth friends want the heart to be given to eachother, but it will only be given to one, and the other will die.
I have read almost all her other books, and I have never gotten bored, or thought the plot was the same, or the book was predictable. Please try her books before you decide you don't like them, and don't let negative reviews influence you're desision. You'll find her books are truly amazing.

Fabulous.......2001-12-03

Another addition to the story of friends Lacey, Chelsea, Amanda, Jillian and Katie, its a must-read. Chelsea is on the beeper for a heart transplant, and staying with Katie's family. Katie's success with a heart transplant gives Chelsea hope, but after living with a heart disease her entire life, Chelsea is getting sicker each day. At a class for hopeful tranplant receipiants, Chelsea meets Jillian, a sassy, up-beat red-head with a Texan twang and a rich father. Jillian is not only in need of a heart, but a 'pair of lungs.' Jillian and Chelsea can relate, and become instant friends. But one night both girls' beepers go... but there's only one heart, and two lungs. Do the doctors save three people, or one?

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Small book....BIG PUNCH
Stop wishing and just read this great book![.]
I was impressed Again
Success Is Just One Wish Away
WORTHY MESSAGE BUT NOT WORTH THE COST

Success Is Just One Wish Away
Jon Spoelstra
Manufacturer: Delstar Pub
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1891686151

Book Description

When was the last time that one of your wishes came true? Or, have you reached the point where you don't bother wishing anymore? Well, don't give up wishing just yet. Make one more wish. You can make your next wish come absolutely, positively true. You just have to do two things. 1) Be careful what you wish for, 2) Learn the secret of how to wish for success and have it come true. Success Is Just One Wish Away is a life-changing book that will give you a tool for achieving success far beyond anything you've experienced before. See how your life changes when you make the right wish. Make that wish today.

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Small book....BIG PUNCH.......2007-01-02

I had a few Spoelstra books in my wish list and this one was purchased for me as a Xmas gift. The book is a short and enjoyable read. Total time for me with a few breaks was 3-4 hours max. The author grabbed my attention with the story instead of just spouting out tips and saying, "Do this, you'll be successful". This is one of the great ways of inspiring people to make change or see the light. Everything is broken down into small chunks so nothing is too overwhelming to get started with. I can't wait to read his other books now.

I highly recommend the book and if I had employess I'd make them read it as well. I'd even purchase it for them.

Stop wishing and just read this great book![.].......2002-11-30

I read this entertaining book on Thanksgiving Day and am so thankful of the message the Author tries to deliver. Sure, the story can be edited down in some places, but maybe the wacky sense of humor keeps you read on. Well, some people like shortcuts while others prefer the scenic routes. Bottomline is you can finish this book in about 3 hours. And that's not a lot at all if that 3 hours spent will improve the quality of your life. At the end of my reading, I (a typical procastinator) actually took some action just exactly as the Author advised. And I'm confident that the future me will be more successful, more passionate and definitely happier (just like Mack, Monica and George in the story). Buy this book, read it, AND DO THE EXERCISE AT THE END. Your wish shall be granted!

I was impressed Again.......2002-05-03

I'm a fan of Jon Spoelstra's work since I accidently picked up Marketing Outrageously. This is the second of his work, and again the author grabbed me in the first chapter. Three hours later, I finished the book. It was full of insight, similar to Who Moved the Cheese. I highly reccomend this.

Success Is Just One Wish Away.......2000-10-08

I thought Writers Group review was a little snotty. I read the book and I really loved the story and it jolted me into doing some new and terrific things. As for it being short, I liked that. I've lent the book out and people have read it in one sitting, got inspired and thanked me for it. My review isn't as a professional critic but one from somebody where a book made a real difference in my life.

WORTHY MESSAGE BUT NOT WORTH THE COST.......2000-05-18

This book may be only 149 pages long but at times you feel like you are reading War and Peace. I am in no way suggesting that this book is a classic nor is it my intention to disrespect the classic War and Peace. The fact is that a majority of this book is simply filler. This book should have been edited down to at least one half of its current length. Ironically, the long drawn out, choppy style of the book not only takes away from the message of the book, but also runs contrary to it. Again, the author's message is a worthy one. It is the idea that one should "wish for success in what they do for a living." The author's point is success in one's work leads to joy and happiness in all areas of life. In the last chapter and epilogue of the book the author does a good job in describing the steps involved in attaining success. Simply, you must get an "oil change, lube job, and tune-up" on a regular basis. I do not feel it is fair for me to give the rest away. Nevertheless, save yourself the time and money and just read the last chapter and epilogue in the bookstore.

If you really want to read small books of this genre that are packed with solid advice throughout it then I suggest you take a look at the masters in the field, Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. I personally like One Minute for Myself, Who Stole my Cheese, the Precious Present and Big Bucks.

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Making Things Easy for My Family
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Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won't Have To (Book with CD-Rom)

ASIN: B000MRHH8O

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Over 200,000 families have chosen this organizer; the most easy-to-understand, caring and complete way to have peace of mind that you have things in order for loved ones. This guide to your policies, belongings and personal desires is a great gift and comfort to prepare for your family now so they dont have to deal with questions at a more stressful time. With this concise, easy-to-use organizer youll have a complete record of your holdings, investments and insurance policies, as well as your instructions, people to contact and some helpful information in case of illness or death. Size: 8" x 10" with 22 pages, includes pockets to store important papers.

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One Hundred Wishes
Rohan Candappa
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0740750186

Book Description

Don't you wish the very best for your loved ones? In his newest book, One Hundred Wishes, best-selling author Rohan Candappa shares one hundred blessings he wishes upon his favorite people. One Hundred Wishes captures the wisdom and wit of Candappa's spectacularly successful Little Book of Stress while perfectly blending a bit of whimsy.

With this beautifully packaged gift book you can bestow a multitude of good wishes upon any special person in your life.

" I wish that no one ever makes you eat brussels sprouts.

" I wish you words that make you smile like squelch, flange, and jojoba.

" I wish you the wisdom to listen to the inarticulate.

" I wish that in restaurants you always choose the meal that everyone else wishes they'd ordered.

" I wish that your dealings with lawyers are mercifully brief.

" I wish you friends who love you for who you are.

Whether it's a birthday, graduation, anniversary, or other well-wishing occasion, One Hundred Wishes is the gift book to tell someone you love that you wish them the very best.

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Great experience.......2005-08-09

Wonderful transaction, fast, books in exellent condition, would buy again. Many thanks!!

One Last Wish: Three Novels (Mother, Help Me Live / Let Him Live / Sixteen and Dying)

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A MUST READ Lurlene McDaniel book!
Best Book I ever Read
Great Stories!
Great Emotional Impact, even for an older person.
One Last Wish

One Last Wish: Three Novels (Mother, Help Me Live / Let Him Live / Sixteen and Dying)
Lurlene McDaniel
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0553571427
Release Date: 1998-10-13

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You don't know me, but I know about you.... I can't make you live longer, I can stop you form hurting. But I can give you one wish, as someone did for me.
Three letters. Three last wishes.
In Mother, Help Me Live, Sarah discovers that her birth mother, whom she's never known, is the one person who may have the bone marrow she needs to survive. When Sarah journeys to find her mother, she learns the real meaning of family.
Let Him Live tells the story of Megan's friendship with Donovan, who is hoping to receive a liver transplant. Megan helps make Donovan's wish for his mother and little brother come true, along the way, Megan comes to understand true giving.
In Sixteen and Dying, when Anne finds out that a blood transfusion she had seven years ago has made her future uncertain, being given one wish helps her face her pain. She chooses to spend the summer with her father on a ranch out west—and there she meets someone who will change her life.

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A MUST READ Lurlene McDaniel book!.......2005-08-22

A long time ago i read this book and it was the first LM book I ever read. I loved it!!! Lurlene McDaniel is my fave author and I'm pretty sure I've read all her books. What can I say?:Im a HUGE fan! her novels relate to real-life stories, so they are very sad but they make you wish you could help people who are suffering from diseases or a crisis like the characters in LM's books.
I knew that LM's books would take over me. cuz once i read this book,all 3 of the novels, my eyes got damp and thats when i knew. a book had never made me cry like that before. not ever

Best Book I ever Read.......2002-08-22

This is one of the best books that I have ever read, i was so into it, I finsihed the first story in less than 3 hours. It also helps with problems , the first story talks about cancer, and one of my loved ones is dealing with cancer, and it made me feel better afer I read it, these are very inspirational stories, and will show you that there is more to life than the little things.

Great Stories!.......2002-07-16

These stories truly went straight to my heart...every single one of them! Mainly because I could relate to all of them. In the first story, Sarah had leukemia and I once had a very good friend that went through all the same ordeals as Sarah. The second story I think I can relate to also because a couple of months back, I too was a candy striper at my local hospital because I had to get service hours for my church in order to be Confirmed, and just like Megan, I too went to the hospital everyday at first just wanting to get my hours done and go home, but after awhile, some of the patients that you visit with and get to know everyday have a very huge impact on you and your life sort of starts to revolve around them because you're constantly worrying about their health but, there's nothing you can do except listen to them talk everyday and try to cheer them up the best that you can. Then finally in the third story about Anne, I can also relate because just recently my distant cousin, whom I was very close with, passed away on account of HIV and the AIDS virus and I know the struggle she went through everyday because I was with her most days. Her and my friend, with leukemia, were also part of the reason I stuck with my candy striping job at the hospital because, like Megan put it, it gives you a great feeling of joy knowing that somehow you made a difference in someone's life and even though I'm only a sophmore in high school, I am already starting to make plans to someday attend Medical School and become a doctor so that I can keep making a difference in people's lives. So, thank you Lurlene for writing these beautiful and truly heart-warming stories that I would recommend to anyone and everyone!

Great Emotional Impact, even for an older person........2002-03-13

I just finished reading all three stories in this book, and I must say, Lurlene McDaniel still has the ability to create amazing and emotional stories for her readers. I have been a Lurlene McDaniel fan for many years, and it all began when I read "Six Months To Live". Her stories really bring to life the struggles that so many young people go through. All three of these stories had a major impact on me, but I think the greatest impact was brought on by "Sixteen and Dying". It's hard to explain why, exactly, but it did. At any rate, I think that any fan of Ms. McDaniel's, be they old, new, or never read any of her books before, should read these three stories.

One Last Wish.......2002-03-06

How will you feel if someone tells you that you only have six more months to live? What will you do if you discover that you are diagnosed with Leukemia? And how will you help a boy who has tons of wishes to fulfill in his life, but is dying because he needs an urgent liver transplant? In this novel, the author Lurlene McDaniel writes three touching and heart-warming stories all about teenagers diagnosed with life-threatening diseases. The first story, Mother Help Me live, describes an adopted child, Sara, suffering from Leukemia. In order for her to survive, she must find her birth mother. Readers read a long stream of struggling from Sara¡¦s disbelief in her adoption, up to the end when a shocking fact about her birth mother is revealed. The importance of love and family is showed¡Xfamily members will always love each other no matter if they are blood related or not. I am really touched by the story because I can almost feel how Sara is hurting mentally and physically, and how hopeless but optimistic her family is. In the other story, Sixteen and Dying, Ann discovers that she is infected with HIV. She has the opportunity to go to a ranch and spend her last wonderful times there, and she meets someone who changes her life. We can see step by step how angry and confused she feels when she knows she has HIV, and when she finally understands to accept what she can¡¦t change, face the reality, and live as happy as she can. These stories are all based on a person known as JWC generously donating checks to these ill teenagers, letting them use the money to accomplish what they want before they die. These novels have made me cry, and every time I start reading, I need a box of tissue beside me. Before, I always whined about how my life was horrible with all the homework and pressure from schoolwork. But after reading Lurlene McDaniels¡¦ stories and seeing how teenagers my age are suffering from much more than I am, I finally started to appreciate what I had, stopped complaining, and always thought on the bright side.

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" Reach for tomorrow "
Best book ever!
WoW.....greatest book!
Reach for Another Day
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reach for Tomorrow (One Last Wish)
Lurlene Mcdaniel
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
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ASIN: 0553571095
Release Date: 1999-07-13

Book Description

Katie O'Roark is thrilled to learn that Jenny House is being rebuilt. After the fire last year, Katie thought she could never return to the camp, where she spent the summers with teens like her who faced medical odds stacked against them. But thanks to Richard Holloway's efforts, Katie and her longtime friends Lacey and Chelsea will work as counselors once again. They'll be joined by Megan, Morgan, and Eric, who are newcomers to Jenny House but who have experienced the generosity of One Last Wish Foundation.

It's not until Katie arrives at camp that she discovers that Josh Martel, her former boyfriend, is also a counselor. Being near Josh again brings back a flood of old emotions for Katie. And when Josh confronts unexpected adversity, Katie knows she has to work out her feelings for him. Through the heart transplant she underwent years ago, Katie miraculously received a gift of new life. Now she must discover how to make the most of that precious gift and choose her future.

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" Reach for tomorrow ".......2007-03-23

Have you ever wanted to read a good romance with a little tragdey mixed in that will knock your socks off? Well, "Reach for Tomorrow " will by Lurlene McDaniel does just that. The main character in this book is Katie O'Roark. Katie is a college student with an athletic scholarship. She has recentally had a heart transplant.Which has changed her life dramatically.During her summers she attends the Jenny House.The Jenny House is a camp for kids with medical problems to go relax and meet people with the same problems. One summer Katie recieved a letter from The Jenny House. She was thrilled to know she was choosen to be a counselor. Along with some of her friend from the former years she has attened The Jenny House. Last year The Jenny House was burned dwom due to a fire. Katie was excited to know it was being rebuilt. Katie's ex-boyfreind, Josh Martel also is going to be a counselor. Being around Josh brings back so many memories and emothions that Katie just can't handle.

This book revels flashback and realistic detail. Some of the flashbacks that are mentioned are of when Katie was in the hospital and when her and Josh was still together.The realistic detail is amazing. For example, when Eric and Meg go for a canoe ride together the author gives details on everyhting surrounding then and what they do exactly. Also, the author uses a lot of humor in the book. Such as whe nthey have a tug-a-war challenge and the girls lose.They get pulled into a mudd puddle and Lacey says, " I've always wandered what i'd look like as a brunette.

This book is a really good book to read. When I started reading this book I didn't want to put it down. It shows realationships and friendships. If I had'nt read this book and someone had just told me about it I would read it in a heartbeat. That says a lot because i'm not one to read that much. So therefore, this book is a great book for romance and tradgey.

Best book ever!.......2006-09-06

I really loved thsi book. Especially how all the characters from the other stories get together. The scenes with Josh and Katie were heart-breaking and wonderful at the same time. And if you want to know what ahppens between Katie and Josh once the summer's over, you gotta read this book!

WoW.....greatest book!.......2004-04-21

Ok.....i have read all of the One Last Wish books and this one by far is the greatest!! Katie and Josh's ending was fantastic...i think Lurlene McDaniel should write more of the OLW books about Katie and Josh's future together...and Lacey and Jeff and Meg and Morgan. The book does leave you at a loss with what happend to Meg and Morgan, Jeff and Lacey, Eric, and Chelsea..it would be great to find out what happens to eveyone. I loved all of the other OLW books too! I couldn't put any of these books down they were great. And Lurlene McDaniel should defiantly write more books about OLW and Jenny House!!!

Reach for Another Day.......2004-01-30

I really like romance novels. The way Lurlene McDaniel explains the character's emotions is unbeliveable! My favorite book by Lurene McDaniel is "Reach for Tomorrow," the second in this McDaniel series. It is about a girl named Katie and she goes to a camp where sick kids go to have fun. Katie meets up with a bunch of friends including her ex-boyfriend,Josh. When they saw eachother, they freaked out. Then she found out that he has been in an accadent and they didn't know if he was going to live. She and all the campers are all worried. She goes down to the chapel and prays for him. A couple of weeks later they got married in the chapel. Katie's favorite camper,Sara, was supposed to be in the wedding but....If you want to know what happens, read "Reach for Tomarrow." I really like the book "Telling Christina Goodbye," also by Lurlene McDaniel.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2002-08-15

in my opinion, Reach For Tomorrow is Lurlene McDaniel's best book.It was great how she put in Eric, Megan, Sarah, and Morgan from the other one last wish books. The only OWL character missing was Dani from Mourning Song. I hope Lurlene writes a sequel that describes what happens to Josh and katie now that they're married, if meg and morgan stay together, and what happens to the other characters. YOU GOTTA READ ABOUT THIS FABULOUS JENNY HOUSE REUNION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Legacy: Making Wishes Come True (One Last Wish)

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You don't know me but i know about you
One Last Wish
One Last Wish
Who is JWC?
The Legacy

The Legacy: Making Wishes Come True (One Last Wish)
Lurlene Mcdaniel
Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0553561340
Release Date: 1993-03-01

Book Description

Who is JWC and how was the One Last Wish Foundation created? Discover the tragic story behind a struggle for survival against impossible odds. Follow the interwining story of true love and friendships that compelled JWC to dedicate a life and legacy to helping others in this extraordinary novel of hope.

You don't know me, but I know about you.... I can't make you live longer, I can't stop you from hurting. But I can give you one wish, as someone did for me....

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You don't know me but i know about you.......2007-05-15

Ever read any one last wish novels by lurlene mcdaniel? Ever wondered where it all started? Ever wondered how one life changed so many lives. Well if you have then The Legacy Making wishes come true would be the book that answed these questions. Follow the life of Jenny a teenage girl as shes battlen cancer in the late seventies early eightys. Thats not the only thing going on in her mind. Shes falling in love. Copeing with her parents death. And trying to keep in touch with her Three best friends she met in the hospital. I have to warn you there are probley gonna be tears, so be prepared.

One Last Wish.......2006-09-29

Lurlene Mcdaniel has written an extremely wounderful book called "One Last Wish". Themes of discovering the tragic story behind a struggle for survival against impossible odds. The novel is written in first person narrative style by a character named Jenny Crawford. Who is Jenny Crawford? A 16 year old girl who struggles for survival and understands the love and friendships that develop into a legacy of giving. Falling deeply in love, Jenny dosen't really tell Richard Holloway the way she really feels about hime. Closer do they become after finding out that Jenny's life is completly destroyed with leukemia. Though towards the end of the story Jenny learned that suffering does not respect people and who they are. Knowing that she only had little time to live,Jenny made her grandmother promise to make sure she made out her will. She wanted to leave something meaningful behind. A special trust fund of one hundred thousand dollars, for other sick teenagers. Which she called it her "One Last Wish". As I read the story it made me feel all the pain Jenny had to go through, and even though she had leukemia Richard didn't care, and admired her with all his heart. Besides all the extreme characters,I really enjoyed reading this novel by Lurlene Mcdaniel. The imagery in this story gives you an exact picture in your mind, anthor good reason why I enjoyed reading this story. The story could have been better if the author would of let us know what Richard Holloway ended up doing in his life. After reading the pain Jenny had struggled with it was disapointing to read that she passed away. Reading this story makes you realize whats good in life, and the things you should appriciate. The narrator draws you into the world of Jenny Crawford, which is what a good novel is all about.

One Last Wish.......2006-09-29

Who is JWC?.......2006-08-19

Find out how the One Last Wish Foundation came to be. Ever since Jenny's parents died she has been living with her grandmother. Tradey strikes when sixteen year old Jenny is diagnosed with leukemia. At the hospital she meets three great friends who also have cancer. Together they form a special bond and Jenny learns some valuable lessons.

The Legacy.......2004-12-01

This is a story of a girl who gets lukemia at the age of 16. She learns many things about life through her battles against the cancer that threatens to kill her. She makes friends, creates even stronger bonds with old ones, and learns the true meaning of love. this is the story of the mysterious girl who started the One Last Wish foundation. Hint: read this book first before the other OLW books and definatelly do not read Please Dont Die before this.

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Little Bubble Gum Trooper
Linda Bergendahl-Pauling
Manufacturer: Red Rose Pr Llc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0970153406

Book Description

A mother's true story of how the Make-A-Wish Foundation began. Little Bubble Gum Trooper is the intimate story of a mother's life from the day her 4-1/2 year old son was diagnosed with leukemia and given three years to live.

Christopher's passion for playing policeman resulted in real police officers adopting him into their ranks for a last grand stand of a day. At the tender age of 7 years old, Chris's dream came true just four days before his death. He was sworn in as the first and only honorary Highway Patrolman in the history of the State of Arizona.

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Together again. It's been a year since Katie O'Roark, Chelsea James, and Lacey Duval shared a special summer at Jenny House. The girls have each spent the year struggling to fit into the world of the healthy. Now they're back, this time as "big sisters" to a new group of girls who also face life-threatening illnesses.
But even as the friends strive to help their "little sisters" face the future together, they must separately confront their own expectations. Katie must decide between an old flame and an exciting scholarship far from home. Chelsea must overcome her fear of romance. And Lacey must convince the boy that she loves that the feelings for him can be trusted.
When tragedy strikes Jenny House, each of the girls knows that things can never be the same again. Will Lacey, Chelsea, and Katie find a way to carry on the legacy of the Jenny House? Can their special friendship endure when they go their separate ways?

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"A Season For Goodbye proves to be worth it more than any other McDaniel novels".......2006-05-18

A Season for Goodbye by Lurlene McDaniel gets the readers attention in every way possible. It has comedy, suspense which keeps the readers hooked to keep on reading and finding out what is going to happen next, a few conflicts that get resolved eventually and a bit of tragedy that brings tears to its reader's eyes. This novel revolves around three young women, Katie, Lacey and Chelsea. There is one thing that holds all three of the characters together and that is the Jenny House. The Jenny House is a house for people with cancer and they all get together over the summer to enjoy every bit of time they have left. The three girls get together this summer for the last time before heading off their own directions. All three have conflicts going on in their lives which they in the end resolve.

Katie must decide between, whether to take the scholarship that is offered to her far away from home or try to work things out an old flame of hers. Chelsea on the other hand must trounce over her feelings of falling in love. The last main character, Lacey, having the most difficult decision of all must convince Jeff, her boyfriend that her feelings towards him can be trusted and she does love him with all his heart. It becomes hard for her to convince the Jeff since they get into arguments constantly and end up blowing up at each other.

What also makes this novel so different from other novels is that it contains inspiring elements that holds people together. Dullas, one of the Jenny House residents who have serious attitude issues often gets in arguments with Katie. Katie has to deal with her attitude since they both live in the same room. Katie never gives up and always tries to convince Dullas and make her understand. "Into every little life, a little rain must fall". This quote gives Katie her most inspiration. As McDaniel's novels revolve around life lessons, yet again she does a good job introducing a new life lesson that people should not give up so easily. Everyone must make an effort to reach somewhere. Many conflicts arise when Lacey and Jeff try to work things out. The novel is mostly based around Lacey's life and Katie, but not so much on Chelsea's. She is seen more of a care taker of the other two girls and the rest of the Jenny House residents.

Lacey and Jeff eventually resolve their arguments when an accident takes place with Jeff. She pours her heart to Jeff and he finally believes the feelings Lacey has for him are worth trusting.

But things don't go their way for too long when a tragedy strikes the Jenny House. It seems like all along that everything is okay and all the girls are going to be okay with their lives and their boyfriends but just when they think things are going fine, something goes wrong. In such a situation they learn to stick with each other and be there for each other when times of hardships come along. As much as we would think that their friendship might be affected by this Jenny House tragedy, the girls try their best to stick together and fight every difficult situation head on. It might seem like they all have their separate ways but in the end they all follow the same path together.

"I know you're grateful to me because I stuck by you when you were in the hospital. Which is more than any other girl has ever done when she sees me like this." This quote easily summarizes what the reader might be looking for. The novel is surrounded with numerous moral lessons.

A Season For Goodbye Book Review.......2006-03-09

A Season for Goodbye by Lurlene McDaniel is an eventful novel. It is about these three girls; Katie O'Roark, Chelsea James, and Lacey Duval, who decides to go and spend the summer at the Jenny House. The Jenny House is a house where kids who have cancer or had cancer can go and spend there time with others who are like them. They have fun and there are a lot of events that they can participate in. These three girls have been sick for the past years but now they are back. There is one quote that summarizes their struggles they have gone through in the past, "I know you're grateful to me because I stuck by you when you were in the hospital. Which is more than any other girl has ever done when she sees me like this."
This novel is not that long, it is 151 pages. It also isn't very difficult. It does keep you intrigued in the story just because you want to see what happens next. There are a lot of disasters that occur that keeps you turning the pages. I definitely recommend it. It is sad in parts but I think all of Lurlene McDaniel books are good.

Don't Buy Just for Jeff & Lacey.......2005-12-29

I am a huge fan of Lurlene McDaniel and the "One Last Wish" series. After reading "All The Days of Her Life" I HAD to find out what happened with Jeff and Lacey. They are definitely my favorite couple!!!! and I wanted so badly to see them and read more of their story.

So after months of anticipation, I finally bought "Season for Goodbye". The story is mostly about Katie, Chelsea and Lacey working through their problems.

Katie could not decide whether to take the scholarship she'd worked so long for, and to her surprise, Josh is a counselor at Jenny House so she didn't really get to work things out on her own.

Chelsea, is really doing nothing big, just still crushing on DJ, Jillian's brother, and trying to get back to normal life.

Lacey is handling a girl named Dullas, who has an attitude similar to Lacey's [but Lacey wasn't this bad!] last summer.

If you are like me, and just want to hear of Lacey and Jeff, DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK. Rent it from the library. There are 3 and only 3 Lacey/Jeff scenes: a big fight, a truce, and big reconciliation [which wasn't even that good] . I was disappointed with how little Lacey/Jeff there was, but this is still a good book!

couldn't it have focused more on lacey.............?????!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-11-28

I really liked hearing about Lacey and Jeff in "All the Days of Her Life". When I found out about this book, of course I had to read it find out what happened to Jeff and Lacey. To be honest, I was pretty dissapointed with this book.

The only other character I'd read about in this book besides Lacey was Katie, in "Someone Lives, Someone Dies". All I can say is woow, people change.

Lacey, Katie, and Chelsea are all meeting up at Jenny House for another amazing summer. This time Chelsea and Lacey will have campers to look after instead of being campers. Lacey gets a sweet little 12 year old girl with CF. Chelsea gets 2 girls. And Katie gets 3 girls with cancer. One of the girls, Dullus, is really frustrating. She doesn't want to participate, and talks back. Personally, Dullus was probably my favorite character. I loved how she started out not loving the counselors, and ended not loving them.

Chelsea's really nervous to learn that D.J.'s working in the stables, but knows that he must hate her, since she got the heart his sister needed. Meaning she survived while his sister died. I honestly found Chelsea to be a pointless character.

Next is Katie, who doesn't know whether to take the track scolarship to University of Arizona. She knows that Josh doesn't want her to go, and she's confused about what to do. She doesn't deserve to be with Josh. Josh loves her so much and wants to be with her, yet she gets all mad at him for not giving her enough "space". God Katie. Get a life.

Last is Lacey, who's doing ok. She keeps on trying to convinve Jeff that she really wants to be with him, but he's not convinced. Lacey gets frustrated at him and blows up at him. Then Jeff winds up in the hospital, and Lacey's really worried. Jeff's ok though.

To make up for a mostly bad book, there's a big scene in the end where Lacey and Jeff get back together. Sigh....true love.

If you do read the book, only read it for the story of Lacey and Jeff, and skip though the parts of the book about Katie and Chelsea.

Awww..........2003-02-01

This is a GREAT book, possibly one of the best I've read by Lurlene McDaniel. This was perhaps the first One Last Wish novel I've read by her, and my favorite. It's sweet, touching, romantic (though not as much as some of her other books) and of course, knowing Lurlene McDaniel's books, amazingly sad. Still all around great!

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