The Lucky Ones

Even a perfect life can shatter in an instant. In this touching and emotional novel, Danielle Steel introduces readers to charismatic characters who try to overcome tragedy and triumph over life's circumstances. Lily Thomas is an aspiring cross-country skiing champion.... She is preparing for the Olympics and dreams wholeheartedly of winning gold. But fate has other plans, and Lily's happy future is shattered as a result of a tragic accident. Lily's father, successful businessman Bill Thomas, is in despair. He had pinned all his hopes on his daughter, but now his dreams lie in ruins. Bill blames everyone, including talented surgeon Jessica Matthews, who operated on Lily that dreadful night. But Jessica's life is also about to take a dangerous turn. The lives of the characters intertwine. Financial manager Joe faces a career failure, psychologist Carol endures a terrible illness, and Teddy dreams of attending college and becoming an artist despite his spinal injury. Six people face the challenges of fate and refuse to accept defeat. And when Bill builds a rehabilitation center for his daughter, he does not yet know that he will change the lives of the characters forever. "The Lucky Ones" is a story about the importance of not giving up. For when Lily gets back on her skis, she realizes that she has already won the most important games - the games of fate. When it seems that all is lost, remember: the battle is just beginning.