Eastern Monachism

Eastern Monachism - an account of the origin, laws, discipline, sacred writings, mysterious rites, religious ceremonies, and present circumstances of the order of mendicants founded by Gótama Budha is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860.
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Vorwort
Accidental Heroes is a pulse-racing tale of extraordinary courage, from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.

Autorentext
Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Her recent many international bestsellers include Dangerous Games, Against All Odds and The Duchess, The Mistress and Dangerous Games. 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; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.

Zusammenfassung

True courage shines when we are at our most vulnerable . . .

Bernice Adams is a single mother. During the day, she's a security officer at JFK airport, to pay her way through law school. The work is hard and the shifts are long, but she enjoys interacting with the thousands of people that pass through each day, jetting off to glamorous destinations all over the world.

A former military pilot, Helen Smith is now captain for a commercial airline. After her husband was killed in action, she's adjusting to life as a civilian, but she still adores the thrill of flying a balm to her aching heart.

Nancy Williams is crossing the country to share news with her husband. News that they have spent years trying and praying for. Nancy can't wait to rush into his arms - only a short flight and then home . . .

Bernice, Helen and Nancy's fates collide one morning, with the take off of flight A321 from New York to San Francisco. It is a day they will never forget.

Accidental Heroes showcases Danielle Steel - the world's favourite storyteller - at her gripping, suspenseful best.