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Meredith McKenzie drømmer ikke om ægteskab og børn, men om at få en god uddannelse. Hun vil nemlig kæmpe mod uretfærdighederne i et splittet USA, hvor racediskrimination og Vietnamkrigen sætter dagsordenen. En gribende fortælling om en voldsom periode i USA's historie.
287 pages, Paperback
First published July 10, 2018
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Danielle Steel
917 books16.9k 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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July 18, 2018
This was one of my favorite Danielle Steel books so far (haven’t read all of her books; not even close). This was a great story that takes place throughout some of the biggest happenings in American history with a very strong-willed lead in Meredith. Her best friend was a great supporting female character also. I loved this book more than I thought I would because of the rawness of the difficult times American citizens went through during the various changes and movements in history. It was just a very raw and gripping story. Very good book.
My quick and simple overall: a great book that brings you through some difficult times with an amazing female lead.
My quick and simple overall: a great book that brings you through some difficult times with an amazing female lead.
August 9, 2018
Good story, really horrible writing. It was repetitive and I swear, there wasn’t enough alcohol in the country to finish a drinking game with how often Ms. Steel said that her father didn’t understand, he was a Republican, he wanted her to get married, blah blah blah. Give the story ideas to someone who will take the time to give it the editing it needs to be read without eye rolls. So disappointed.
July 22, 2018
I am a die hard fan of Danielle Steel. Always have been since the 70’s (or was it the 80’s) and I always get excited when I see she has a new book out. When I read the inside cover of this, i thought uh oh because I’m not big into politics or what had happened in the 60’s with the Vietnam war, etc. but I gave it a go. It was a good read and I read it in one day.
July 14, 2018
Having it All
A quick read about the era when I grew up. It made for a lot of remembering and relating to a woman that I wish I would have been fearless enough to have been myself.
A quick read about the era when I grew up. It made for a lot of remembering and relating to a woman that I wish I would have been fearless enough to have been myself.
August 30, 2018
Great plot, absolutely ATROCIOUS writing. I first started reading DS a long time ago and I don’t remember her writing style being so annoyingly bad?! Am I becoming a grammar snob?? I kept reading because I love history, but if I could’ve taken out a red pen and done some editing I would have.
July 21, 2018
Typical Danielle Steel novel, a good story that is not very well written. But we keep reading them, right? That keeps her churning them out.
This one will take you back to the 1960s if you can remember the civil rights movement and women's liberation, the Vietnam war and the tragic assassinations.
The author should have written at least another 25 pages to flesh out the ending. It's almost as if she runs out of steam and condenses everything at the end into about 5 pages.
This one will take you back to the 1960s if you can remember the civil rights movement and women's liberation, the Vietnam war and the tragic assassinations.
The author should have written at least another 25 pages to flesh out the ending. It's almost as if she runs out of steam and condenses everything at the end into about 5 pages.
February 16, 2022
Nice Story
“The Good Flight” was a good book but not great.
I was not very impressed with the writing. It seemed to get lost between the story as a focus and the characters.
It was very predictable.
“The Good Flight” was a good book but not great.
I was not very impressed with the writing. It seemed to get lost between the story as a focus and the characters.
It was very predictable.
May 1, 2020
In this historic drama, Danielle Steel takes readers through nearly three decades, charting the life of a woman caught up in the social changes of post-World War III America.
The story begins in the 1940's, as America enters the war. Meredith MacKenzie's father, a prominent lawyer, joins the army as a member of the legal corps. As the war draws to a close, he is assigned to prosecute war criminals, taking his family to Germany. There, Meredith learns about war crimes, racism, discrimination, and justice. This sets her on her path to a legal career, something her forward-thinking grandfather loves, but her parents despise. Like many conservatives of the time, they want her to marry and make babies, not have a career or mind of her own. But witnessing antiSemitism and racism first hand only drive her further into the legal profession. The bulk of the book charts Meredith's rise through the 1950's and '60's, from the start of her legal career as a civil rights activist through the opening years of Vietnam and the Kennedy administration.
Meredith certainly has a strong will, and is one of the few woman in the books that controls her own destiny. Most of the other women, including her own mother and college dorm mate, only want to get hitched and worship their new husbands like gods. Her father despises this, seeing her refusal to make a family as a threat to his own career, unable or unwilling to understand that society has moved on. Brief appearances from Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. are woven into the story, as are the many iconic events that shaped the decades the story takes place in.
As usual, Steele's writing is masterful. Like James Patterson, she rights sentences that get straight to the point. She ignores overly-detailed prose and focuses on plot and character, cutting out anything that doesn't fit into those categories. That's not to say that she ignores the setting completely. She does engage with the world, but only when it is key to the plot, such as Meredith's inspiring Supreme Court visit. Every single sentence in the book pushes the plot alone. It's not a thriller, but you certainly can't say it's all filler.
Once again, Steele has crafted a quality story that will make it very difficult for somebody to put the book down. this book has wide appeal too, with something for the history buffs, romantics, and everyone in between.
The story begins in the 1940's, as America enters the war. Meredith MacKenzie's father, a prominent lawyer, joins the army as a member of the legal corps. As the war draws to a close, he is assigned to prosecute war criminals, taking his family to Germany. There, Meredith learns about war crimes, racism, discrimination, and justice. This sets her on her path to a legal career, something her forward-thinking grandfather loves, but her parents despise. Like many conservatives of the time, they want her to marry and make babies, not have a career or mind of her own. But witnessing antiSemitism and racism first hand only drive her further into the legal profession. The bulk of the book charts Meredith's rise through the 1950's and '60's, from the start of her legal career as a civil rights activist through the opening years of Vietnam and the Kennedy administration.
Meredith certainly has a strong will, and is one of the few woman in the books that controls her own destiny. Most of the other women, including her own mother and college dorm mate, only want to get hitched and worship their new husbands like gods. Her father despises this, seeing her refusal to make a family as a threat to his own career, unable or unwilling to understand that society has moved on. Brief appearances from Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. are woven into the story, as are the many iconic events that shaped the decades the story takes place in.
As usual, Steele's writing is masterful. Like James Patterson, she rights sentences that get straight to the point. She ignores overly-detailed prose and focuses on plot and character, cutting out anything that doesn't fit into those categories. That's not to say that she ignores the setting completely. She does engage with the world, but only when it is key to the plot, such as Meredith's inspiring Supreme Court visit. Every single sentence in the book pushes the plot alone. It's not a thriller, but you certainly can't say it's all filler.
Once again, Steele has crafted a quality story that will make it very difficult for somebody to put the book down. this book has wide appeal too, with something for the history buffs, romantics, and everyone in between.
September 16, 2018
The Good Fight by Danielle Steel is not your typical storyline by this author. The historical fiction element, for me, made this novel a four star read. Yes, there was repetition but the plot, the engaging characters and the emotion involved created a great read.
March 6, 2025
I LOVED the story, but the writing is horrible,. The story revolves around a protagonist, Ms. Steel, who constantly laments her father's lack of understanding, his Republican views, and his desire for her to get married. Despite the repetitive writing and lack of editing, the story has potential if given proper attention. It explores themes of family dynamics, political differences, and societal expectations. With some editing, it could be a more enjoyable read.
July 18, 2018
Interesting plot (enjoyed the historical aspects of it) but basically just another typical DS story. Pretty predictable and at the end the main character’s computer was vandalized but I don’t think lawyers were using computers in their office in the late 1960s/early 1970s!
August 6, 2018
One of the better Danielle Steel novels I've read in a while! She's stepped away from her "lifestyles of the rich & famous" and given a strong woman a role to be proud of! A bit of history with just a touch of romance make this an amazing read! 8 out of 10.
July 11, 2018
Wow
Wow, Danielle Steele is on a roll. What a fantastic book this was.
It was fresh, compelling and unexpected. Loved it
Wow, Danielle Steele is on a roll. What a fantastic book this was.
It was fresh, compelling and unexpected. Loved it
August 3, 2018
Great read. Lots of history facts done in a good way. Poignant recollections of the camps in Germany, to black discrimination to the Vietnam war and all in between. Enjoyed the book!
May 24, 2020
Another great book by Danielle Steel. This book had me hooked very early on, I enjoyed reading about her protestant through some of America's biggest times. I loved how independent she was despite all the pressure from her family. I really felt for Meredith in so many ways but loved the passion she had to fight for others rights.
Having been to Auschwitz and seeing the camps I really felt for Claudia but again another amazingly strong character.
I personally think I loved this book as it's based around the fact of American when they were going through massive movements which made history.
Loved the ending but wont add amy spoilers. Definitely recommend this book as I do all Danielle Steel books that I have read
Having been to Auschwitz and seeing the camps I really felt for Claudia but again another amazingly strong character.
I personally think I loved this book as it's based around the fact of American when they were going through massive movements which made history.
Loved the ending but wont add amy spoilers. Definitely recommend this book as I do all Danielle Steel books that I have read
August 23, 2018
Danielle Steel is still a master storyteller who weaves together a powerful and emotional novel. I loved that Merrie’s character stayed true to herself yet still found ways to grow and do things she never expected to do. Some of the book makes you think, other parts make you laugh and smile, it truly is a fantastic book.
May 5, 2019
It was truly a good fight, to finish reading within 2 days...
July 31, 2022
Обожавам тази книга!
Много, много, много харесвам главната героиня. Влюбена съм във всичко, с което се захваща, в добротата ѝ и чувството за справедливост. Книгата разгръща много проблеми от живота и някак показва, че ако си помагаме, всичко може да отмине.
Мередит има толкова силен характер, смело защитава принципите си и е готова на всичко, за да помогне на хората.
Много ми хареса сюжетът, героите са разнообразни и специални всеки по свой собствен начин. Има интересни спорове по политически въпроси, които и аз понякога водя с хора, но не толкова зряло и смислено като героите в книгата.
Ако човек е с пламенно сърце и прави всичко с любов, животът му ще бъде красив и интересен, независимо от негативните обстоятелства. Важното е да има мир и любов. Такива неща се въртят в главата ми покрай книгата.
Обичам Мередит, един от най-любомите ми герои от книги е!
Препоръчвам с две ръце! Тази книга ще ви стопли душата!
💛💛💛💛💛💛
Много, много, много харесвам главната героиня. Влюбена съм във всичко, с което се захваща, в добротата ѝ и чувството за справедливост. Книгата разгръща много проблеми от живота и някак показва, че ако си помагаме, всичко може да отмине.
Мередит има толкова силен характер, смело защитава принципите си и е готова на всичко, за да помогне на хората.
Много ми хареса сюжетът, героите са разнообразни и специални всеки по свой собствен начин. Има интересни спорове по политически въпроси, които и аз понякога водя с хора, но не толкова зряло и смислено като героите в книгата.
Ако човек е с пламенно сърце и прави всичко с любов, животът му ще бъде красив и интересен, независимо от негативните обстоятелства. Важното е да има мир и любов. Такива неща се въртят в главата ми покрай книгата.
Обичам Мередит, един от най-любомите ми герои от книги е!
Препоръчвам с две ръце! Тази книга ще ви стопли душата!
💛💛💛💛💛💛
January 20, 2024
“The Good Fight" by Danielle Steel captivated me with its compelling narrative and resonant themes. The protagonist, Merideth, embodies a remarkable spirit that left me inspired and yearning for a life aligned with the principles depicted in the novel.
Merideth's unapologetic passion is a beacon throughout the story. In a society that often imposes expectations on women, she fearlessly pursues her goals, breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes. Her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the strength that arises from staying true to oneself.
What truly stood out for me was Merideth's refusal to succumb to societal pressures or heed naysayers. She navigates challenges with unwavering resolve, drawing strength from her own experiences and leveraging the wisdom gained from others. This aspect of the narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the potential we hold when we confront fear and embrace our convictions.
"The Good Fight" not only tells a compelling tale but also serves as a source of empowerment. It encourages readers to channel their own life experiences into fuel for meaningful change and to stand up for others along the way. Danielle Steel skillfully weaves a story that lingers, leaving behind a poignant message about the transformative power of passion and perseverance.
In another life, I would undoubtedly embrace Merideth's ethos and strive to live a life guided by "The Good Fight." This book is a celebration of courage, empowerment, and the indomitable human spirit—a literary journey that will resonate with readers long after the final page.
Merideth's unapologetic passion is a beacon throughout the story. In a society that often imposes expectations on women, she fearlessly pursues her goals, breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes. Her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the strength that arises from staying true to oneself.
What truly stood out for me was Merideth's refusal to succumb to societal pressures or heed naysayers. She navigates challenges with unwavering resolve, drawing strength from her own experiences and leveraging the wisdom gained from others. This aspect of the narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the potential we hold when we confront fear and embrace our convictions.
"The Good Fight" not only tells a compelling tale but also serves as a source of empowerment. It encourages readers to channel their own life experiences into fuel for meaningful change and to stand up for others along the way. Danielle Steel skillfully weaves a story that lingers, leaving behind a poignant message about the transformative power of passion and perseverance.
In another life, I would undoubtedly embrace Merideth's ethos and strive to live a life guided by "The Good Fight." This book is a celebration of courage, empowerment, and the indomitable human spirit—a literary journey that will resonate with readers long after the final page.
August 30, 2024
About a young woman in the 1960s who fights for the rights of others...good
August 7, 2023
Am I a Danielle Steel fan now? I read the majority of this book in 1 sitting! Easy to read. Repetitive at times but good themes. A few tears toward the end. I'd recommend this, as an easy-to-read historical fiction novel with a strong female protagonist.
February 24, 2023
A lot going on in this book. The ending made up for the rest of the book, though.
September 6, 2022
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September 27, 2018
I especially enjoyed this book because I grew up in the south during the 1960's. Meredith was a wonderful character who wanted to fight the fight for people who were being discriminated against. She ended up in jail after some of the protests she joined.this book touched on the holocaust, Vietnam, assassinations, and integration.
September 25, 2018
Absolutely loved this book. Loved the characters and the story. It was a different generation back then. It was a great book and I learnt something from it.
July 16, 2020
Danielle Steel was my Mom's favorite author, and I was always a bit curious about her work. This is the first book by her that I've read.
The first and most obvious reaction I had to this book is that it's a book about the Civil Rights Era with an almost entirely white cast. And of the two black characters who get any significant time, one of them is the main character's family's maid. And this was published in 2018.
At the center of the story is the friendship between aspiring civil rights activist (and extremely rich and privileged daughter of a conservative New York lawyer) Meredith McKenzie and Auschwitz survivor Claudia Steinburg (adopted after the war by a New York family who are also, wait for it, rich and privileged).
So there is a lot of rich and privileged in this story. I did really like the development of the deep lifelong friendship between the two women, both determined to find ways to fight against injustice. Claudia is especially likeable.
The story has some tragic elements, but keeps an overall positive vibe. In incorporates the major historical events of the 1960s, but without much in the way of detail, glossing over what should have been crucial moments such as Merrie's involvement with the Freedom Riders. I did find the subplot involving the process of claiming for restitution for Holocaust survivors from the German Government to be an interesting historical detail that was not something I'd been aware of.
There's also a lot of telling-instead-of-showing, especially in regards to Merrie's father. The author seems to feel the need to tell the audience outright that the man is a conservative and a traditionalist in pretty much every scene he appears in.
There were some interesting supporting characters, and good pacing, and the plot twists kept coming, some pretty predictable but a few surprising. There was less romance than I had been expecting, but there was enough to make the story satisfying in that regard.
Still it's hard to avoid the feeling that this entire book was about paying tribute to the struggle for civil rights while still keeping the details of that struggle at a very safe distance.
The first and most obvious reaction I had to this book is that it's a book about the Civil Rights Era with an almost entirely white cast. And of the two black characters who get any significant time, one of them is the main character's family's maid. And this was published in 2018.
At the center of the story is the friendship between aspiring civil rights activist (and extremely rich and privileged daughter of a conservative New York lawyer) Meredith McKenzie and Auschwitz survivor Claudia Steinburg (adopted after the war by a New York family who are also, wait for it, rich and privileged).
So there is a lot of rich and privileged in this story. I did really like the development of the deep lifelong friendship between the two women, both determined to find ways to fight against injustice. Claudia is especially likeable.
The story has some tragic elements, but keeps an overall positive vibe. In incorporates the major historical events of the 1960s, but without much in the way of detail, glossing over what should have been crucial moments such as Merrie's involvement with the Freedom Riders. I did find the subplot involving the process of claiming for restitution for Holocaust survivors from the German Government to be an interesting historical detail that was not something I'd been aware of.
There's also a lot of telling-instead-of-showing, especially in regards to Merrie's father. The author seems to feel the need to tell the audience outright that the man is a conservative and a traditionalist in pretty much every scene he appears in.
There were some interesting supporting characters, and good pacing, and the plot twists kept coming, some pretty predictable but a few surprising. There was less romance than I had been expecting, but there was enough to make the story satisfying in that regard.
Still it's hard to avoid the feeling that this entire book was about paying tribute to the struggle for civil rights while still keeping the details of that struggle at a very safe distance.
September 2, 2018
Book's name: The good fight
Author's name: Danielle Steel
My rating - 4/5
This book is set in 1960's of New York and the main protagonist of the story is Meredith McKenzie. She comes from a family of lawyers and shares their passion for law and justice. She spends some of her school years in Germany then she comes back home only to find that she no longer likes the city, its people, her old friends. She becomes mature for her age and she becomes more and more interested in politics, revolutions and bringing a change to the society. Her father hates her approach for a different life because he wanted his little girl to finish education then get married and have kids. The one person who supported her most and encouraged her dreams was her grandfather.
With the encouragement from her liberal grandfather, she becomes a lawyer and decides that she will only take cases of discrimination. Hence she joins a law firm which takes only pro bono cases and started to help people. This book is basically a kind of memior of a girl who wanted to bring change to the society and she never stopped working hard for her dream. I am very inspired by her character, her fierceness, her struggles, her determination and her hunger for success. This is a really good book for readers of every genre.
The cover page of the book is really beautiful with the picture of a girl in shades. The title "The good fight" also fits the novel perfectly as Meredith always wanted to fight a good fight. The narration of the author is quite good and the plot was beautiful. I would love to try other books by the author.
Author's name: Danielle Steel
My rating - 4/5
This book is set in 1960's of New York and the main protagonist of the story is Meredith McKenzie. She comes from a family of lawyers and shares their passion for law and justice. She spends some of her school years in Germany then she comes back home only to find that she no longer likes the city, its people, her old friends. She becomes mature for her age and she becomes more and more interested in politics, revolutions and bringing a change to the society. Her father hates her approach for a different life because he wanted his little girl to finish education then get married and have kids. The one person who supported her most and encouraged her dreams was her grandfather.
With the encouragement from her liberal grandfather, she becomes a lawyer and decides that she will only take cases of discrimination. Hence she joins a law firm which takes only pro bono cases and started to help people. This book is basically a kind of memior of a girl who wanted to bring change to the society and she never stopped working hard for her dream. I am very inspired by her character, her fierceness, her struggles, her determination and her hunger for success. This is a really good book for readers of every genre.
The cover page of the book is really beautiful with the picture of a girl in shades. The title "The good fight" also fits the novel perfectly as Meredith always wanted to fight a good fight. The narration of the author is quite good and the plot was beautiful. I would love to try other books by the author.
July 6, 2022
Recensie volgend in juni op mijn website.
January 5, 2019
I am a big fan of Danielle Steel. She always has interesting story lines and this one is no exception. Meredith is a trail blazer. She grows up with a lawyer Dad and her stay at home Mom. She is always fighting the system, which her parents don't understand, but her Grandfather does. He tells her to fight the good fight and always follow your heart and what you believe in. It is set in the 1960's and there is a lot happening in the world. She wants to grow up and be a lawyer like her Dad and Grandfather and help the people who are being discriminated against. Her parents want her to get married and have a family like them. Heads are always rolling. Follow Meredith in her journey and the path she believes in.
January 2, 2021
***4,5***
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