Late Bloomer, Fern Michaels
Late Bloomer, Fern Michaels
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Late Bloomer

Author: Fern Michaels

Narrator: Margot Dionne

Unabridged: 11 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/04/2011


Synopsis

Buried secrets and past betrayals, old friendships and new beginnings are at the heart of this rich bestseller from the “real and endearing” (Los Angeles Times) Fern Michaels.

Twenty years after a tragic childhood accident, Cady Jordan has returned to her Pennsylvania hometown to care for her beloved grandmother, Lola. A retired movie star, Lola is determined to mentor Cady on living life to the fullest and though she wants nothing more than to come out of her shell, Cady is still struggling with letting go of her past.

After all, it isn’t easy to forget the event that ended with Cady’s injury and a bully’s death, especially since her friends still hold her responsible. They’re all adults now, including one whose attraction melts Cady’s guarded heart. Old wounds may be able to heal but can Cady finally embrace a bright new life?

About Fern Michaels

Self-described as someone who can scribble notes and tell great stories, author Fern Michaels, aka Mary Ruth Kuczkir, is a very prolific writer having written 147 books, with 90 being on the New York Times best sellers list. She was born in Pennsylvania, coming into this world as "a dinky little thing", as her father called her. She spent the early part of her adult life becoming a wife and mother of five children. After her children were grown, she separated from her husband, who was a very negative person, and began putting pen to paper to begin her writing career. She had always loved books, and writing one seemed to be the best chance for her to make her own way through the rest of her life. Her first manuscript was not published, but the second attempt was, and so began her illustrious career.

Her successful career allowed her to put all five children through college, on her own, which she claims is one of her most proud accomplishments. She says that when all is considered, family is the most important thing. Fern also bought a beautiful old (300 year old) plantation in South Carolina, where she still lives today. Her grandmother gave her very sage advice many years ago, which she lives by today.......when God is good to you, you have to give back. She developed the Fern Michaels Foundation which grants four scholarships to deserving students. She also opened a pre-school and day care center for single moms who are having a hard time supporting their family.

The quote that best describes is a Dutch saying.......If you can't whistle on your way to work, you don't belong in that job. She follows by saying, "I whistle all day long".


Reviews

Goodreads review by si ( ◠‿◠ ) on May 25, 2021

3.5 i enjoyed this a lot more than i expected to. the characters were so good, like i really felt for them and was interested in all their lives. katie was a little boring but i loved the plot around her and i liked her more with every page as she found herself and got bold. it wrapped up really well,......more

Goodreads review by Jacqueline on June 21, 2009

OK...I read a Fern Michaels book. I am not respecting myself the next morning. Also will not listen to any more book opinions from the friend who said I would love it if I would just try one. This sounds, in retrospect, suspiciously like the way i used to get in trouble when i was waaaay younger. Sh......more

Goodreads review by Karen on August 06, 2013

I thought the fact that Cary Jordan' s misfortunate accident which lead to a total loss of her memory was drug out. 3/4 of the book rehashed how her Grandmother and she would obtain the incidents that happened 20 years ago to stifle getting her memory back. The ending did have a nice twist.......more

Goodreads review by Gretchen on November 05, 2018

Her storylines are always good, but her writing is awful. All conversation, no transitions, very elementary.......more

Goodreads review by Koki on March 20, 2019

Cady Jordanová, dvojičky Amy a Andy Hollisterovci a Pete Danson boli ako deti nerozluční. Až kým Cady neutrpela vážny úraz a nezomrel pri tom Jeff King - darebák, ktorý Cady robil neustále zle. Vinu za jeho smrť pripísali Cady, ktorá si žiaľ nedokázala spomenúť, čo sa vlastne stalo a ostatné decká s......more