At a prestigious co-ed private school in a tony area of San
Francisco, five affluent families come together with the
common bond of educating their children. As strangers
they embark on a journey at the Atwood School in hopes of
forging ties with their community. The lives of these five
particular children, Gabby, Izzie, Billy, Sean, and Andy,
become intertwined forever. Whether it's the arts,
athletics, or even academics, each child finds a niche as
they evolve from kindergarteners to young adults.
As their school years quickly pass by, the Big Five, as they
are called, must face the harsh realities that life
sometimes brings. Whether it's an unexpected divorce or
grave sibling issues, they have each other to lean on in the
hardest of times. When graduation day finally arrives,
college decisions have been made that push the group to go
their separate ways.
While chasing their respective dreams, tragedy strikes their
inner circle forcing them to rely on one another once again
for their very survival. The bond they share can't be broken
despite the losses this young group must face. Having to
hurriedly grow up due to unforeseen circumstances
strengthens their friendship and ultimately puts their love
to the test.
FRIENDS FOREVER is a powerful novel written by the one and
only Danielle Steel, the master storyteller of romance. Her
latest release is a page-turning drama portraying a tight
group of childhood friends who must face heartbreak and
disappointment in the circle of life. The five main
characters bring a superb blend of rich personalities to the
mix creating a well-orchestrated symphony of pure literary
pleasure. Her most compelling novel to date, FRIENDS FOREVER
is exactly what Steele's fans have come to expect... pure
brilliance.
Five children meet on the first day of kindergarten. In the
years that follow, they become friends and more than
friends. Together, they will find strength, meet challenges,
face life’s adventures, endure loss, face stark realities,
and open their hearts. In this moving novel, #1 New York
Times bestselling author Danielle Steel traces their
unforgettable journey—full of tests and trials—as three boys
and two girls discover the vital bonds that will last a
lifetime.
FRIENDS FOREVER Gabby, Billy, Izzie, Andy, and Sean—each
bursting with their own personality, strikingly different
looks and talents, in sports, science, and the arts. Each
drawn by the magical spark of connection that happens to the
young. At the exclusive Atwood School, on a bright September
day, starting in kindergarten they become an inseparable
group known to outsiders as the Big Five. In this rarefied
world, five families grow closer, and five children bloom
beside one another, unaware of the storms gathering around
them.
As they turn from grade-schoolers to
teenagers, seemingly perfect lives are buffeted by
unraveling families, unfortunate missteps, and losses and
victories great and small. And, one by one, they turn back
to the Big Five to regain their footing and their steady
course. But as they emerge from Atwood and enter the college
years, the way forward is neither safe nor clear. As their
lives separate and diverge, the challenges and risks become
greater, the losses sharper, and the right paths harder to
choose, in a journey of friendship, survival, and love.
In what may be her most intricate and emotionally
powerful novel yet, Danielle Steel tells a heart-wrenching,
ultimately triumphant story that spans decades, weaves
together a vivid cast of characters, and captures the
challenges we face in life—sometimes, if we’re lucky, with a
friend forever by our side.
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