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Turning Point
Turning Point
is a riveting new novel from Danielle Steel, whose countless #1
New York Times
bestsellers have made her one of America's favorite storytellers.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2019
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Danielle Steel
911 books16.7k followersDanielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include All That Glitters, Royal, Daddy's Girls, The Wedding Dress, The Numbers Game, Moral Compass, Spy, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood.
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December 19, 2018
Oh my, it's been years since I've had the pleasure of picking up a title from Danielle Steel and when seeing Turning Point I knew I had to read it. The story in this novel is definitely current as it deals with the violence in the world that we hear of all too often, shootings, bombings, terrorists attacks and those doctors that find themselves treating the wounded.
Turning Point follows four emergency room doctors from San Francisco that are at the top of their field. Bill is divorced with his children on another continent throwing himself into his work, Tom is the carefree ladies man only looking for one night stands, Stephanie the married mother of two failing in her struggles to balance work and home, and Wendy is the other woman, a mistress of six years wanting more for herself.
Although each of the doctors have their own personal dilemmas they are still on top of things at work when traumatic events happen. When a huge tragedy happens overseas all four of the doctors are approached to form a task force to team with Parisian doctors training in emergency response spending a month in Paris before the team returns to the U.S. for training.
After reading this one I couldn't help but compare it to Grey's Anatomy a bit as they are a bit similar in nature. Being a Danielle Steel title the story does focus more on the doctors and their lives and relationships than it does on the action that surrounds their jobs but there is just enough of those real life events to give it a dramatic edge to the romance just as with the television show. I think both long time fans and any newer readers will enjoy this one if picking it up with solid writing and an action packed drama filled plot.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
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Turning Point follows four emergency room doctors from San Francisco that are at the top of their field. Bill is divorced with his children on another continent throwing himself into his work, Tom is the carefree ladies man only looking for one night stands, Stephanie the married mother of two failing in her struggles to balance work and home, and Wendy is the other woman, a mistress of six years wanting more for herself.
Although each of the doctors have their own personal dilemmas they are still on top of things at work when traumatic events happen. When a huge tragedy happens overseas all four of the doctors are approached to form a task force to team with Parisian doctors training in emergency response spending a month in Paris before the team returns to the U.S. for training.
After reading this one I couldn't help but compare it to Grey's Anatomy a bit as they are a bit similar in nature. Being a Danielle Steel title the story does focus more on the doctors and their lives and relationships than it does on the action that surrounds their jobs but there is just enough of those real life events to give it a dramatic edge to the romance just as with the television show. I think both long time fans and any newer readers will enjoy this one if picking it up with solid writing and an action packed drama filled plot.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.
For more reviews please visit https://carriesbookreviews.com/
January 9, 2019
3*-3.5*
I feel like a lot of the characters Danielle Steel creates come off unsympathetic and hard to like. For example, Stephanie is a very unlikable character. However, I read her books because they are generally a good story that can be quickly enjoyed. There is never much world building, and when you are a fantasy reader such as me, sometimes you just want a quick novel that is not a series nor involves complex characters or vast world building. That being said this is a story about four professionals in the medical trauma field that get an opportunity to go to Paris for training program. Great professional opportunity but for some of the personal lives, it is not such a good thing. In short you get some quick drama, romance, and is a bit predictable but it is still a good story that you can read in one –sitting.
My quick and simple overall: I did not like some of the characters but the story was good.
I feel like a lot of the characters Danielle Steel creates come off unsympathetic and hard to like. For example, Stephanie is a very unlikable character. However, I read her books because they are generally a good story that can be quickly enjoyed. There is never much world building, and when you are a fantasy reader such as me, sometimes you just want a quick novel that is not a series nor involves complex characters or vast world building. That being said this is a story about four professionals in the medical trauma field that get an opportunity to go to Paris for training program. Great professional opportunity but for some of the personal lives, it is not such a good thing. In short you get some quick drama, romance, and is a bit predictable but it is still a good story that you can read in one –sitting.
My quick and simple overall: I did not like some of the characters but the story was good.
March 4, 2019
This was a standard fare DS. Four American emergency room specialists are chosen to perform an exchange within their fields with four Parisian specialists. Neatly some of them form bonds and relationships with the others. There was not too much repetition this time around but you do need to be in the mood for her stories, and I chose this as it was her newest release. Each of the characters have to deal with tragedies and atrocities associated with terror incidents and school shootings, so this may not be appealing to all readers, but it was interesting to see the differences between the two countries in dealing with emergency situations. 2.5-3 stars rounded up.
February 18, 2019
Danielle Steel is one of my favourite authors. I loved reading Turning Point being a medical drama novel. I can't watch TV medical dramas, but I like reading medical drama books.
I see an advert on TV saying Characters make good drama and I can say the same here, good characters make good reading drama books . I enjoyed reading about all the cast of doctors characters.
I've decided to introduce you to a few characters.
39 year old, Bill Browning, worked at the emergency room at a hospital in San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Centre. He was divorced, which he only had his daughters for Christmas every other year. Christmas Day he was Senior doctor, he liked to work all major holidays. His daughters lived with their mother in London.
Stephanie Lawrence worked as UCSF as Trauy Doctor she had high hopes to become head of the trauma department. She was a very lucky wife, her husband had a job where he could be a stay at home dad.
Thomas Wylie worked at Alta Bates Summit Medical Centre, he was seducer to women but never wanted a serious long term relationship. Will he find the right woman to capture his heart and settled down?
At Stanford University Medical Centre Wendy Jones was dating a married man.
A lot is about to unfold with these doctors, but I've only introduced you to some of the characters, what happens I don't think it would fair to tell you, as you might be reading Turning Point now or in the next couple of days or maybe you have this medical drama on your to read list. If you like medical drama then I highly recommend Turning Point.
I see an advert on TV saying Characters make good drama and I can say the same here, good characters make good reading drama books . I enjoyed reading about all the cast of doctors characters.
I've decided to introduce you to a few characters.
39 year old, Bill Browning, worked at the emergency room at a hospital in San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Centre. He was divorced, which he only had his daughters for Christmas every other year. Christmas Day he was Senior doctor, he liked to work all major holidays. His daughters lived with their mother in London.
Stephanie Lawrence worked as UCSF as Trauy Doctor she had high hopes to become head of the trauma department. She was a very lucky wife, her husband had a job where he could be a stay at home dad.
Thomas Wylie worked at Alta Bates Summit Medical Centre, he was seducer to women but never wanted a serious long term relationship. Will he find the right woman to capture his heart and settled down?
At Stanford University Medical Centre Wendy Jones was dating a married man.
A lot is about to unfold with these doctors, but I've only introduced you to some of the characters, what happens I don't think it would fair to tell you, as you might be reading Turning Point now or in the next couple of days or maybe you have this medical drama on your to read list. If you like medical drama then I highly recommend Turning Point.
February 9, 2019
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Turning Point is the first release of 2019 from the world’s most popular author, Danielle Steel. This novel is currently sitting high up on the Australian top ten fiction bestseller list. This comes as no surprise, Steel has fans across Australia and the world, notching up nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Turning Point sees Steel take on the medical world as she constructs an engaging story around four top trauma surgeons, who face their biggest challenge – to date.
Turning Point begins in San Francisco and it enters the trauma wards of some of the most important hospitals in this area of the US. We meet Bill Browning, who is in charge of the trauma unit at his San Francisco based hospital. Although Bill is at the top of his game in the trauma care world, he leaves behind a trail of heartbreak. Bill’s ex-wife and daughter now reside in London. Bill is dedicated to his career and many would label him the ultimate workaholic. Next in line is Stephanie, another top level doctor, who struggles to balance her dedication to her job, with her two sons and husband. On the other hand, Wendy Jones is in a relationship that is going nowhere, but her skills as a doctor are second to none. Finally, rounding off the cast of Danielle Steel’s latest is Tom Wylie, a ladies man, who is unable to settle on a mate for life. His skills as a doctor match his ability to charm any woman he meets! Together, this foursome travel to the other side of the world, to Paris, where they receive top level training in the area of dealing with mass casualty emergencies. In a world defined by increasing terrorism attacks and mass shootings, this training is essential, it is life saving work. All four will be changed by their experiences in Paris in ways they never could have imagined.
There is a real world feel to Turning Point. Danielle Steel situates her first novel of the year in the here and now. With our news channels continually assaulted by instances across the globe of violent and large scale attacks, Steel chooses to examine the world of the everyday heroes, who are saving the lives of the victims of these attacks.
‘Incredible acts of heroism were described. There were videos from the cell phones of people who has been there, and sobbing interviews with the survivors. It was heartbreaking to see the effects of tragedy again, and impossible to understand. Listening to the stories, seeing the damage and the loss of life, and hearing how many had died from gunfire or detonated bombs, the only conclusion a sane person could come to was that the world had gone mad.’
If you appreciate medical dramas, Turning Point will definitely draw plenty of appeal. In the early stages of this novel I was reminded by two medical based television shows that I enjoyed in the 1990s, ER and Chicago Hope. Both these popular and long running television shows aimed to show the viewer how emergency response officials and surgeons must negotiate the careful balance between their highly stressful careers and their personal lives. Each of the characters in Turning Point are not without their personal issues. Husbands, children and relationships have all suffered in the wake of these doctors working tirelessly to save the lives of their patients every day.
Steel has a natural connection to both the locales featured in Turning Point. The book begins in San Francisco, and although I have not been able to see this area of the US for myself, I was easily able to root myself in this locale thanks to Steel’s descriptions. Steel has set a few of her books in France, so her Paris based sequences, where the bulk of the novel is set, was nicely portrayed.
‘They drove through the city, and the driver took them down the Champs-Elysees so they could see it. There were barricades where the bombs had gone off, and the riot police in combat gear and soldiers with machine guns patrolling the street. They crossed the Pont Alexandre III onto the Left Bank with the Seine beneath them, and the Bateaux Mouches tied up at the dock, which reminded Bill that he wanted to take his daughters for a ride on one of them to see the sight. They drove down the Boulevard St. Germain to the rue du Cherche Midi, to the address they had been given.’
Romance is always a given feature in Danielle Steel’s books, so this one does not stray too far from the norm. I appreciated the realness of the issues faced by each of the characters and their failings in the love department. The Paris trip for each of these four characters is like an awakening. The experience delivers the fresh start each needs to begin or end their relationship woes. In typical Steel style, there is a happy ever at the close of the novel for her character set.
‘And at the end of the day, they would have whatever they created together. They had met in the midst of chaos, and something good and worthwhile had come of it for all of them.’
Turning Point is no walk in the park, there are some hard hitting and current themes examined within the context of medical trauma response. I appreciated the insight into a world that I knew little about until this novel, especially the differences highlighted in emergency medical response tactics in the US compared to Europe. Offset by a touch of predictability, romance and melodrama, Turning Point is an easy weekend – or one sitting style read.
*I wish to thank the publisher, Pan Macmillan for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
Turning Point is the first release of 2019 from the world’s most popular author, Danielle Steel. This novel is currently sitting high up on the Australian top ten fiction bestseller list. This comes as no surprise, Steel has fans across Australia and the world, notching up nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Turning Point sees Steel take on the medical world as she constructs an engaging story around four top trauma surgeons, who face their biggest challenge – to date.
Turning Point begins in San Francisco and it enters the trauma wards of some of the most important hospitals in this area of the US. We meet Bill Browning, who is in charge of the trauma unit at his San Francisco based hospital. Although Bill is at the top of his game in the trauma care world, he leaves behind a trail of heartbreak. Bill’s ex-wife and daughter now reside in London. Bill is dedicated to his career and many would label him the ultimate workaholic. Next in line is Stephanie, another top level doctor, who struggles to balance her dedication to her job, with her two sons and husband. On the other hand, Wendy Jones is in a relationship that is going nowhere, but her skills as a doctor are second to none. Finally, rounding off the cast of Danielle Steel’s latest is Tom Wylie, a ladies man, who is unable to settle on a mate for life. His skills as a doctor match his ability to charm any woman he meets! Together, this foursome travel to the other side of the world, to Paris, where they receive top level training in the area of dealing with mass casualty emergencies. In a world defined by increasing terrorism attacks and mass shootings, this training is essential, it is life saving work. All four will be changed by their experiences in Paris in ways they never could have imagined.
There is a real world feel to Turning Point. Danielle Steel situates her first novel of the year in the here and now. With our news channels continually assaulted by instances across the globe of violent and large scale attacks, Steel chooses to examine the world of the everyday heroes, who are saving the lives of the victims of these attacks.
‘Incredible acts of heroism were described. There were videos from the cell phones of people who has been there, and sobbing interviews with the survivors. It was heartbreaking to see the effects of tragedy again, and impossible to understand. Listening to the stories, seeing the damage and the loss of life, and hearing how many had died from gunfire or detonated bombs, the only conclusion a sane person could come to was that the world had gone mad.’
If you appreciate medical dramas, Turning Point will definitely draw plenty of appeal. In the early stages of this novel I was reminded by two medical based television shows that I enjoyed in the 1990s, ER and Chicago Hope. Both these popular and long running television shows aimed to show the viewer how emergency response officials and surgeons must negotiate the careful balance between their highly stressful careers and their personal lives. Each of the characters in Turning Point are not without their personal issues. Husbands, children and relationships have all suffered in the wake of these doctors working tirelessly to save the lives of their patients every day.
Steel has a natural connection to both the locales featured in Turning Point. The book begins in San Francisco, and although I have not been able to see this area of the US for myself, I was easily able to root myself in this locale thanks to Steel’s descriptions. Steel has set a few of her books in France, so her Paris based sequences, where the bulk of the novel is set, was nicely portrayed.
‘They drove through the city, and the driver took them down the Champs-Elysees so they could see it. There were barricades where the bombs had gone off, and the riot police in combat gear and soldiers with machine guns patrolling the street. They crossed the Pont Alexandre III onto the Left Bank with the Seine beneath them, and the Bateaux Mouches tied up at the dock, which reminded Bill that he wanted to take his daughters for a ride on one of them to see the sight. They drove down the Boulevard St. Germain to the rue du Cherche Midi, to the address they had been given.’
Romance is always a given feature in Danielle Steel’s books, so this one does not stray too far from the norm. I appreciated the realness of the issues faced by each of the characters and their failings in the love department. The Paris trip for each of these four characters is like an awakening. The experience delivers the fresh start each needs to begin or end their relationship woes. In typical Steel style, there is a happy ever at the close of the novel for her character set.
‘And at the end of the day, they would have whatever they created together. They had met in the midst of chaos, and something good and worthwhile had come of it for all of them.’
Turning Point is no walk in the park, there are some hard hitting and current themes examined within the context of medical trauma response. I appreciated the insight into a world that I knew little about until this novel, especially the differences highlighted in emergency medical response tactics in the US compared to Europe. Offset by a touch of predictability, romance and melodrama, Turning Point is an easy weekend – or one sitting style read.
*I wish to thank the publisher, Pan Macmillan for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
January 30, 2019
A bit flat for Danielle Steel, in my opinion. Not really interested in reading about emergency response systems in Paris and San Francisco, even if they are interspersed with a touch of romance. Just an OK read - 3 out of 10.
March 10, 2019
I haven’t read a Steele book in many years. The high marks by readers had me encouraged. Her books are usually a lighter read with a little romance thrown in.
This book is quite simply - boring. It is clear to me now that she is just a basic writer.
At least 8 ‘main’ characters to keep up with. This is a lazy way to avoid quality character development.
The repetition is exhausting. The 4 characters from San Francisco just lather, rinse, repeat the information about the characters. In the first 6 - 7 chapters, Steele constantly repeats each characters situation and feelings.
The plot just skips along the surface.
This book is quite simply - boring. It is clear to me now that she is just a basic writer.
At least 8 ‘main’ characters to keep up with. This is a lazy way to avoid quality character development.
The repetition is exhausting. The 4 characters from San Francisco just lather, rinse, repeat the information about the characters. In the first 6 - 7 chapters, Steele constantly repeats each characters situation and feelings.
The plot just skips along the surface.
February 26, 2019
Have not read Ms. Steel now for many years and thought it might be time to revisit this author as her overall popularity and proliferation of books remains unchallenged. On the plus side: easy reading and not overly emotional, violent, or sexual.
Missed opportunities include full character development, shallow plot when it could have been substantial, and a saccharine happily ever after / too neatly wrapped up conclusion.
Every time I thought the story was going to develop into something heartwarming or at least mildly suspenseful, Steel just abruptly moves on. Terrorist attack? Ok, that's done. Life threatening illness? Ok, let's go to the barbecue.
So this mainstream fiction novel is great for a diversion, but is simply not my cup of tea.
Missed opportunities include full character development, shallow plot when it could have been substantial, and a saccharine happily ever after / too neatly wrapped up conclusion.
Every time I thought the story was going to develop into something heartwarming or at least mildly suspenseful, Steel just abruptly moves on. Terrorist attack? Ok, that's done. Life threatening illness? Ok, let's go to the barbecue.
So this mainstream fiction novel is great for a diversion, but is simply not my cup of tea.
January 17, 2019
What can I say? I’ve been reading Danielle Steel books since FOREVER so when a new comes out, I must read it!!! I enjoyed this latest book of hers. 4 stars
February 1, 2020
Four American trauma ward doctors embark on the journey of their lives through a training programme, a horrible act of violence and with their own battles. The four from San Francisco swap places with four French doctors. The french then come to the United States. I enjoyed reading about the differences in the two countries. I enjoyed how Danielle Steel once again took a current topic and made a gripping story from it. This time the topic is terror.
As for the characters I loved Tom and his story, how he was with the children of the act of violence breaks your heart. I wasnt keen on Stephanie and didn't feel for her love affair, I much preferred her husband in the states. Wendy and Bill to me didn't have such a big part as the other two, they didn't stand out as much but they are both better than Stephanie.
Another thrilling story by Danielle Steel.
As for the characters I loved Tom and his story, how he was with the children of the act of violence breaks your heart. I wasnt keen on Stephanie and didn't feel for her love affair, I much preferred her husband in the states. Wendy and Bill to me didn't have such a big part as the other two, they didn't stand out as much but they are both better than Stephanie.
Another thrilling story by Danielle Steel.
February 19, 2019
|3.5 stars|
Turning Point is a book about a few trauma surgeons who are facing dangerous times as Paris is being subjected to multiple attacks. The book deals with the strain of being a doctor on their personal relationships.
The story deals with the emotional situation of each of these characters and how they are trying to find a happily ever after. The attacks that happen help us understand that these doctors are trying their best to provide all possible comfort to the victims.
This story is not the best of Danielle Steel out there. I loved the characterization and the lookout of relationships. But it always felt like something was missing.
Turning Point is a book about a few trauma surgeons who are facing dangerous times as Paris is being subjected to multiple attacks. The book deals with the strain of being a doctor on their personal relationships.
The story deals with the emotional situation of each of these characters and how they are trying to find a happily ever after. The attacks that happen help us understand that these doctors are trying their best to provide all possible comfort to the victims.
This story is not the best of Danielle Steel out there. I loved the characterization and the lookout of relationships. But it always felt like something was missing.
January 28, 2019
There is too much emphasis given on describing the different departments and getting caught up with explaining the week's agenda - there is a missed opportunity again to write a damn good story instead of dishing up more predictable outcomes. I'd rather wait months for a quality story instead of these so/so books every few weeks.
April 6, 2019
Don’t waste your time on this book. It’s the worst (and most predictable) DS book I’ve read in a while. The plot is contrived and the writing is juvenile. There is no diversity among the characters; all are pretty Caucasians and all have rotten love lives until they all meet in Paris (how convenient). The storylines of the characters are trite. And the endless repetitive text that is a hallmark of most DS books.
I end my comments here with 2 questions- in this book, there is no mention of how technology, such as Skype, FaceTime and other Web tools, help people and families stay in touch when they are in different locations. And why would she name a character, albeit a minor one, Aden which is the capital of Yemen?.The more common versions of the name are either Aiden or Ayden.
Under a better author, this might have been an interesting book. Instead, Ms Steel has rendered 275 pages of crap. And did I mention the repetitive text? 😜
I end my comments here with 2 questions- in this book, there is no mention of how technology, such as Skype, FaceTime and other Web tools, help people and families stay in touch when they are in different locations. And why would she name a character, albeit a minor one, Aden which is the capital of Yemen?.The more common versions of the name are either Aiden or Ayden.
Under a better author, this might have been an interesting book. Instead, Ms Steel has rendered 275 pages of crap. And did I mention the repetitive text? 😜
April 8, 2020
This book was different in a lot of ways to those I have read previously. I throughly enjoyed it and it was nice to read something with a twist in it but more or less the same amount of romance and thrill in it.
January 14, 2019
Turning Point by Danielle Steel takes us to San Francisco, California. Bill Browning is head of the trauma unit at San Francisco General Hospital. Since his divorce, Bill has thrown himself into his work. His ex-wife, Athena lives in London with her new husband along with their two daughters. Bill looks forward to his rare visits with his two girls. Stephanie Lawrence is married to freelance writer, Andy who stays at home and takes care of their two boys. Stephanie is a trauma doctor at UCSF where she works long hours in her goal to become head of trauma. Andy resents her long hours and their bickering has been escalating. Tom Wylie is the charming emergency room doctor at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland and is popular with the female staff. Tom spends his free time at the local hot spots and has no interest in a long term relationship or marriage. Wendy Jones works in the trauma/surgical critical care center at Stanford and has had a six year relationship with the married Jeffrey Hunter. Wendy looks forward to their Wednesday evenings, but holidays are a lonely time for her. On Christmas, a fire breaks out in a major hotel flooding all their hospitals with victims. In Paris, which is San Francisco’s sister city, terrorists bomb luxury stores and a movie theater causing a massive number of causalities. In the New Year, these four doctors are given the opportunity to journey to Paris to participate in a four week mass-casualty training program. Four physicians from Paris will then come to San Francisco so the two countries can learn from each other. The four San Franciscan doctors bond immediately and look forward to their time in Paris. When a tragedy strikes a Paris school, it causes the doctors to re-evaluate their lives and the choices they have made.
Turning Point is a realistic story that lets us see tragic events from the point of trauma doctors and emergency services. I thought Turning Point was well-written with a steady flow. I found Turning Point to be a compelling novel. I was drawn into the story wanting to see what choices the doctors would make. Going to Paris is a wonderful opportunity for each doctor, but two of them must make a sacrifice. Stephanie is leaving behind an angry husband and two distraught children. However, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it is an honor to be picked to participate. Wendy is giving up her Wednesday nights with her lover. She has made great sacrifices to be with him, but she is beginning to wonder if he feels the same way about her. I will admit that her whining did grate on me after a while. I could have done with less of Wendy waxing on about Jeffrey and their relationship. Tom is looking forward to the Paris nightlife while Bill will be able to see his girls every weekend. Tom is a charmer and his character provided levity to the book. Tragedy has a way of making people evaluate their lives as we see in Turning Point. It was interesting to learn more about the roll of trauma doctors and how emergency services operates in another country. I did find some of the medical information presented to be intricate and I would find myself skimming through that paragraph. Other medical knowledge imparted was straightforward and easy to understand. There is, of course, romance in the story but it is light. I liked the Parisian medical professionals and how their stories mixed with the doctors from San Francisco. It is amazing how chaos can bring about change. I am giving Turning Point 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). Those readers who are addicted to Grey’s Anatomy will enjoy reading Turning Point. I look forward to Ms. Steel’s next book which is Silent Night.
Turning Point is a realistic story that lets us see tragic events from the point of trauma doctors and emergency services. I thought Turning Point was well-written with a steady flow. I found Turning Point to be a compelling novel. I was drawn into the story wanting to see what choices the doctors would make. Going to Paris is a wonderful opportunity for each doctor, but two of them must make a sacrifice. Stephanie is leaving behind an angry husband and two distraught children. However, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it is an honor to be picked to participate. Wendy is giving up her Wednesday nights with her lover. She has made great sacrifices to be with him, but she is beginning to wonder if he feels the same way about her. I will admit that her whining did grate on me after a while. I could have done with less of Wendy waxing on about Jeffrey and their relationship. Tom is looking forward to the Paris nightlife while Bill will be able to see his girls every weekend. Tom is a charmer and his character provided levity to the book. Tragedy has a way of making people evaluate their lives as we see in Turning Point. It was interesting to learn more about the roll of trauma doctors and how emergency services operates in another country. I did find some of the medical information presented to be intricate and I would find myself skimming through that paragraph. Other medical knowledge imparted was straightforward and easy to understand. There is, of course, romance in the story but it is light. I liked the Parisian medical professionals and how their stories mixed with the doctors from San Francisco. It is amazing how chaos can bring about change. I am giving Turning Point 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it). Those readers who are addicted to Grey’s Anatomy will enjoy reading Turning Point. I look forward to Ms. Steel’s next book which is Silent Night.
February 1, 2019
"And whatever happened after that, destiny would decide. It had turned out well for all of them so far."
Name- Turning Point
Written By- Danielle Steel
Published by- Pan Books
Pages- 275
Review-
When destiny and fate plays their game all we ordinary mortals can do is sit tight and pray that we don't fall off from this rollercoaster called life.
Turning Point revolves around the lives of four American doctors who gets united by fate and becomes friends for life.
Bill Browning, the head of the trauma unit of San Francisco's busiest emergency room and has two loving daughters, Pip and Alex and an ex-wife. Stephanie Lawrence, the ambitious doctor of UCSF who tries to juggle her workaholic nature and a husband and two young boys. Wendy Jones, the Harvard Graduate who is trapped in a dead end relationship with a married colleague. Lastly, Tom Wylie who is famous for his way with the ladies and a great doctor.
When this four extremely different individual goes on a trip to Paris for a medical venture they come back as a changed person.
Danielle Steel wrote yet another heart wrenching tale which includes some very ordinary people who faces some extraordinary and life altering situations.
Steel's portrayal of these protagonists is surreal. The plot is cleverly twisted to make a connecting link between them.
The random terrorism and dreadful incidents mentioned in the book can accelerate heartbeat of any sane human being.
I think this played a very crucial object in the story so as to emphasize the chaotic situation and connect them with the four protagonists making them realize their life's mistakes in a heartbeat.
The ending was a signature Danielle Steel. Unlike some authors who believes all is well that ends well, Steel ties all loose ends but leaves the readers to imagine the happy ending in the lives of the characters according to their own free will.
Name- Turning Point
Written By- Danielle Steel
Published by- Pan Books
Pages- 275
Review-
When destiny and fate plays their game all we ordinary mortals can do is sit tight and pray that we don't fall off from this rollercoaster called life.
Turning Point revolves around the lives of four American doctors who gets united by fate and becomes friends for life.
Bill Browning, the head of the trauma unit of San Francisco's busiest emergency room and has two loving daughters, Pip and Alex and an ex-wife. Stephanie Lawrence, the ambitious doctor of UCSF who tries to juggle her workaholic nature and a husband and two young boys. Wendy Jones, the Harvard Graduate who is trapped in a dead end relationship with a married colleague. Lastly, Tom Wylie who is famous for his way with the ladies and a great doctor.
When this four extremely different individual goes on a trip to Paris for a medical venture they come back as a changed person.
Danielle Steel wrote yet another heart wrenching tale which includes some very ordinary people who faces some extraordinary and life altering situations.
Steel's portrayal of these protagonists is surreal. The plot is cleverly twisted to make a connecting link between them.
The random terrorism and dreadful incidents mentioned in the book can accelerate heartbeat of any sane human being.
I think this played a very crucial object in the story so as to emphasize the chaotic situation and connect them with the four protagonists making them realize their life's mistakes in a heartbeat.
The ending was a signature Danielle Steel. Unlike some authors who believes all is well that ends well, Steel ties all loose ends but leaves the readers to imagine the happy ending in the lives of the characters according to their own free will.
January 25, 2019
Too predictable. Great analogy on the relation between self, partner, off spring and work ethics and time knowledge,and your love,of a career that is so consummuningmthatbyourmarelikely to,get eaten alive and then in a brief nano second realize all,this sacrifice nd long hours nut loving evader endiorfine it gets charged up and then sit for a second and wonder is this enough to Want and feel fulfilled?
When does career, sense of self, human partner,pet,knowledge, with a love of career so strong that it becomes a undesired life goal.this begins to create conflict.,You sit back and ponder, is this what I worked for, the American dream? Concept or reality?Choice, becomes more often than not,destructive for a well,balanced life where career needs all of your being for the uprising millennium..
When does career, sense of self, human partner,pet,knowledge, with a love of career so strong that it becomes a undesired life goal.this begins to create conflict.,You sit back and ponder, is this what I worked for, the American dream? Concept or reality?Choice, becomes more often than not,destructive for a well,balanced life where career needs all of your being for the uprising millennium..
March 6, 2019
I’m starting to get tired of Danielle Steel’s books. Doesn’t she ever write anything different, with characters who don’t have perfect lives where they meet their soul mate and can afford to drop their whole lives when something comes along? Ugh. This one had an interesting premise, as four San Fransisco trauma specialist participate in an exchange with French doctors to learn about how each country deals with the aftermath of trauma. Things get real while in Paris, France, but naturally, in true Danielle Steel style, everything turns out perfect in the end. Three stars and I’m ready to go back to my usual mysteries/thrillers which usually don’t disappoint.
January 2, 2020
This was the first DS I have read. I was pleasantly surprised. It was easy to read, compelling, and surprisingly real. I guess I expected more cheese. Not that the plot was real, but the issues faced by the characters were real as was their resolution. The plot had a few strange wobbles; but the characters had understandable motivation. Not that this made them likable. My only issue was the style - I am not sure if this is DS's usual style but it seemed the whole story was told in a kind of abstract way, not shown through the characters minds or eyes. As I know nothing of this genre I can't really comment on how well it fits.
February 7, 2019
This was about four trauma doctors who worked in hospitals in San Francisco. They were all selected to go to Paris for a month to learn and compare notes about disasters, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies. At the end of the month in Paris the four doctors from Paris would come to the states to learn about our procedures. My favorite character was Bill, who had two little girls who lived in London, and he was the heir to a fortune. My least favorite person was Gabriel who I doubted would ever leave his wife for another woman. As with all of Danielle Steel's books, there is a happy ending for everyone.
February 2, 2019
Four couples in this one. Too many for me.
June 8, 2019
A quick read that I enjoyed but I feel like the ending was rushed and a little too perfect. Interesting insight into hospitals and crisis training. It was enjoyable but I found myself hating Gabriel’s character.
January 15, 2019
Mostly enjoyable. With eight main characters and several secondary players who are vital to the story, this book has a lot going on! I enjoyed learning more about emergency procedures and the characters, the setting, and the situations are all very realistic and relevant. I did feel the story was a bit lopsided with the bulk of it taking place in Paris and the remainder in the US (even though the doctors time was an even split). I found myself wondering how she could wind up this story in the last 60ish pages and felt it was a bit rushed. I admit, although predictable, I did like the ending.
March 10, 2019
I truly love to read Danielle Steel's books. This one is no exception. There are 4 trauma doctors from America, who go to France go to meet with 4 of their counterparts there to exchange information in their field. They each are great in their own right, but like the title, there is a turning point in their life that can change everything. This book was a quick read, as you won't want to put it down.
June 5, 2019
DNF. This book is about 4 American and 4 French doctors who go to each others’ countries to study their emergency management systems & processes. And if that doesn’t sound exciting to you, you are right, it isn’t. I made it about halfway through the book until I realized I was skipping whole paragraphs and not missing anything valuable. The writing style is basic, boring, repetitive and predictable. Disappointing and I’m shocked this book is averaging 4 stars.
January 6, 2019
I voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book for a honest opinion
Turning Point by Danielle Steel. I've always enjoyed this author's books and Turning Point didn't disappoint me. I enjoyed the settings and storyline. I pulled me in from the beginning and kept me going back for more.
Turning Point by Danielle Steel. I've always enjoyed this author's books and Turning Point didn't disappoint me. I enjoyed the settings and storyline. I pulled me in from the beginning and kept me going back for more.
February 5, 2019
Really enjoyed this book about 4 doctors from San Francisco, who get the opportunity of a life time to go to Paris and study for a month. Then the doctors in Paris get to come to SF for a month.
I enjoyed reading about the friendships that resolved and how it all played out.
I enjoyed reading about the friendships that resolved and how it all played out.
March 19, 2019
Entertaining and delightful characters fill this dramatic novel of doctors working in the trauma field who have an exchange with French doctors, and it changes everyone's lives. It was a joy to meet them.
February 19, 2021
This one isn’t even worth bashing, it was so boring. These have to be written by AI, that’s all I can come up with. It’s like all her books were put into a blender, which was then switched on with no lid, and the resultant mess on the wall was mixed with plain yogurt then published.
April 23, 2019
Another good Danielle Steel read.
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