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The Color of Heaven
by
Julianne MacLean (Goodreads Author),
E.V. Mitchell, E. V. Mitchell
"A box of tissues should be included in the purchase price of this book.... I finished THE COLOR OF HEAVEN in a matter of hours, but I've no doubt the read and the lessons imparted through Sophie's story will stay with me... probably forever. THE COLOR OF HEAVEN is an incredibly poignant and unbelievably gripping novel, deserving Romance Junkies' highest rating." FIVE BLUE...more
Paperback, 324 pages
Published
March 23rd 2011
by Blue Ocean
(first published January 23rd 2011)
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Jul 27, 2011
Jenni
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
book clubs, beach reads, anyone
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The Color of Heaven is a story about the life of columnist Sophie Duncan. Sophie is married to the man of her dreams, has a beautiful daughter Megan and is living what seems to be the perfect life. Suddenly, one day she notices some changes in her young daughter. Her daughter Megan is then diagnosed with myeloid leukemia. Then Sophie's husband confesses to an affair and announces he is love with a woman from his office-- who happens to be pregnant.
If these catastrophic blows weren't bad enough f...more
If these catastrophic blows weren't bad enough f...more
Fran Baker, author and publisher/owner of Delphi Books, mentioned to us that she had read Julianne MacLean's
The Color of Heaven
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Fran's Review:
Sometimes a book grabs you and won't let go. You just know something bad is going to happen, somethi...more
The Color of Heaven by Julianne MacLean writhing as E.V. Mitchell
Sophie Duncan is a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. There, in the cold dark depths of the water, Sophie experiences something profound and extraordinary - something that unlocks the secrets of her past and teaches her what it means to...more
Sophie Duncan is a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. There, in the cold dark depths of the water, Sophie experiences something profound and extraordinary - something that unlocks the secrets of her past and teaches her what it means to...more
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O livro não é o que parece, não se trata de um simples romance trágico, muito longe disto! É uma história envolvente e fascinante sobre uma experiência quase-morte.
As primeiras páginas são extremamente dolorosas em que a filha da Sophie, a personagem principal do livro, morre com leucemia aos 5 anos de idade, e depois a Sophie perde o marido que a troca por outra mulher.
Desde que a Sophie tem um acidente de viação e passa para outro lado, não se consegue parar de ler. Ela vê a sua própria fil...more
As primeiras páginas são extremamente dolorosas em que a filha da Sophie, a personagem principal do livro, morre com leucemia aos 5 anos de idade, e depois a Sophie perde o marido que a troca por outra mulher.
Desde que a Sophie tem um acidente de viação e passa para outro lado, não se consegue parar de ler. Ela vê a sua própria fil...more
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Nov 27, 2011
Kaliki
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4 of 5 stars
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This storyline is sooo predictable, a story that’s been told in a dozen different ways by many chicklit authors. (Think Jodi Picoult, Kristin Hannah, Nicholas Sparks…) You know someone is going to find their soulmate, and that one of them is going to die of cancer, lose a child, or reunite with a long-lost love or parent….
That said, the writing is off-the-charts beautiful. Eloquent, descriptive, emotive, intriguing. I loved – not the generic “gosh I love this” way the term is used, I felt genuin...more
That said, the writing is off-the-charts beautiful. Eloquent, descriptive, emotive, intriguing. I loved – not the generic “gosh I love this” way the term is used, I felt genuin...more
Mar 06, 2011
Karen
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
those who enjoy contemporary fiction, romance
The Color of Heaven is an amazing contemporary fiction novel. I wasn’t sure what to expect, so was surprised when I was so quickly drawn into Sophie’s story and did finish reading it in one sitting. I loved each of the characters; they were richly developed and so carefully woven into the story. And what a story – certainly loaded with joy and sadness, regret and forgiveness, and loss and new beginnings. But most of all, it was a love story. All different kinds of love: between a husband and wif...more
The author of this book is E.V. Mitchell, which is a pseudonym for author Julianne MacLean.
This is one of the best books that I have read lately. I was actually reading Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean and when I finished there was an excerpt of this book. I think about the first 10 chapters. After I read those I was instantly hooked. I went online to Ms. MacLean's website to see where I can purchase t he book.
Well, low and behold it was .99c at All Romance Books and may be the same price...more
This is one of the best books that I have read lately. I was actually reading Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean and when I finished there was an excerpt of this book. I think about the first 10 chapters. After I read those I was instantly hooked. I went online to Ms. MacLean's website to see where I can purchase t he book.
Well, low and behold it was .99c at All Romance Books and may be the same price...more
I read it ... it was ok. I found myself forcing myself along at times, and other times quite enjoying it.
Basically, this is one of those stories where an "out of body" experience occurs following a tragic accident and the survivor returns to tell us about "heaven".
The first part of the story has to do with the illness of Sophie's daughter and was actually the best written part, I felt. Following were all kinds of side trips through relationships and I just got so lost ! Was this "Sixth Sense" ?...more
Basically, this is one of those stories where an "out of body" experience occurs following a tragic accident and the survivor returns to tell us about "heaven".
The first part of the story has to do with the illness of Sophie's daughter and was actually the best written part, I felt. Following were all kinds of side trips through relationships and I just got so lost ! Was this "Sixth Sense" ?...more
This story did not take the path I expected it to, but I loved it! I have actually borrowed the e-book a few times and it's expired before I've read it. I decided to give it a chance and am glad I did. It's a story of unspeakable loss, betrayal, hope, and forgiveness. I think I was teary within the first couple chapters.
If you're not into stories of near-death experiences or are uncomfortable with intimate details (they are few and easily overlooked), than you might want to give it a pass. If t...more
If you're not into stories of near-death experiences or are uncomfortable with intimate details (they are few and easily overlooked), than you might want to give it a pass. If t...more
The Color Of Heaven is a very compelling story. It's the story of Sophie who has a wonderful life with a loving husband and a delightful daughter until Meagan, her daughter, is diagnosed with cancer. After fighting the disease for several years, Meagan dies; Sophie grieves, and her husband has an affair and leaves her. Sophie is alone and bereft when she has an accident and dies for 40 minutes. During this time, she sees her Mother, who left when she was 14, and hears her mother's story. The two...more
I’m not a professional critic but I am someone who knows what she likes. This book grabbed me from the get-go and held my attention until the end. Julianne MacLean did a fantastic job telling the story of Sophie. So well in fact that I had to wonder if this story wasn’t MacLean’s that she was telling from her character’s point of view. I was there with Sophie when she found her soul mate and they married. I was there with them when they had their child. I was even there when Sophie’s life began...more
I don't really know what to say. Miracles occur every day, I don't know if this was based on a true story or not but it was a nice book. It wasn't anything that threw you for a loop or that you would read again in my opinion but it was nice to read.
The first husband was a douchebag in my opinion. How can you cheat on your wife, knock up your mistress and divorce your wife to marry your mistress after your daughter has just died. What a weak person and character if you ask me. Just had to rant a...more
The first husband was a douchebag in my opinion. How can you cheat on your wife, knock up your mistress and divorce your wife to marry your mistress after your daughter has just died. What a weak person and character if you ask me. Just had to rant a...more
Jan 13, 2012
Deborah Hughes
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Everyone!
One of the best books I've read in awhile and I read a LOT! This book touches the soul. It does. It's gut-wrenching, heartwarming and beautiful. I could not put it down and I had no intension of using my entire free night to read but once I started reading this book, I could not stop. I bought it earlier today and I'm already done with it. I now have a headache from all the crying but I wouldn't have missed this story for anything. It's so inspiring! I loved the way it was presented and how it j...more
this book hooked me from the very beginning. it was a very cleaver story. loved every minute of it!
So I enjoyed the book, hands down. I, like many other reviewers, felt that the author must have experienced some of the things written about in the book to be able to write about them so honestly. I will confess to being utterly confused about 3/4 of the way through the book (if you read it you'll understand). Everything was cleared up by the end of the book but I felt there was probably a less confusing way of explaining what was happening. I would read additional books by this author - good ch...more
Well, I will have to say, that I got a free digital copy of this book for my ereader as part of an online promotion. Didn't know what it would be about. And really it's about so many things. Life, death, relationships. And honestly, I had to go back to the beginning to read the "fiction" disclaimer because it was written almost like a true story. It was a little bit of a mystery in some ways, but you have no idea when you are reading it because it moves around a lot between story telling and cur...more
well I cried and cried at different part of the book. I was so into the characters. they were real to me. so if a book is supposed to make you care and believe this book is a winner. the characters where well rounded. the story kept me involved didnt want to stop. will read other books by her. the story tells of sophie fairytale life and then problems she faces. than in the middle tells her parents story than next phase of sophie story. it all fits together really well. I would recommend this bo...more
June first was when I had finished reading the exceptional novel of Julianne MacLean, The Color of Heaven. After reading Heaven is for Real, I’ve developed quite an interest on what really lies up above. I’m starting to really believe that heaven isn’t just an imagination of a vivid mind but rather an image of what one must’ve seen.
The novel was completely different from the first one I’ve read. It was a story on how the protagonist came to learn how to continue living even though life had alrea...more
The novel was completely different from the first one I’ve read. It was a story on how the protagonist came to learn how to continue living even though life had alrea...more
Let me first say how reluctant I was to start this book. Leary doesn't even begin to describe my feelings of it considering the author is known for only writing romance novels...and I did not want to read a romance novel!
I was pleasantly surprised!
The Color of Heaven is an intricate weave of emotions that will tug at your heart strings and is a finely crafted mesh of two very distinct stories and voices told within these pages. Honestly I could have read an entire book just on Cora's story alon...more
I was pleasantly surprised!
The Color of Heaven is an intricate weave of emotions that will tug at your heart strings and is a finely crafted mesh of two very distinct stories and voices told within these pages. Honestly I could have read an entire book just on Cora's story alon...more
Mar 16, 2013
Neide Parafitas
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Sophie teve durante alguns anos a vida que qualquer mulher desejaria para si... escritora de sucesso, com um marido apaixonado e dedicado e com uma filha linda que só lhe dava alegrias, Sophie sentia-se abençoada com tamanha felicidade!!
Mas a sua felicidade estava prestes a acabar. Tudo começa com a descoberta de que a filha de apenas 3 anos padece de uma doença grave, a leucemia. Sophie nem quer acreditar no que ouve.. a sua linda e maravilhosa filha está a morrer... Ela faz tudo o que está ao...more
Mas a sua felicidade estava prestes a acabar. Tudo começa com a descoberta de que a filha de apenas 3 anos padece de uma doença grave, a leucemia. Sophie nem quer acreditar no que ouve.. a sua linda e maravilhosa filha está a morrer... Ela faz tudo o que está ao...more
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The story of Sophie Duncan, a successful writer who has to endure not only her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. And to add it all, to avoid a deer on an icy road she tumbles down the edge onto an icy lake. She dies and experiences a near-death experience that will enlighten all and inspire. This book had many twists and turns and I had to go back a page or two to re-read it to believe it. A very interesting story.
A great book about a woman's near death experience. A book about true love and forgiveness. In the beginning I thought the book was very rushed and thought "man this will be a quick read" and almost felt like I was going to be left with underdeveloped characters and not much of a story. A quarter of the way through, it changes up and gets alot more involved and the true story evolves. I really enjoyed the book!
A hopeful book about grief which in no way downplays the total devastation that the loss of a loved one creates. I read this in one day and really enjoyed the story. I found the "book ending" of the mother and daughter's high school romances a bit contrived but was willing to overlook this for the strength of the story. Pulled me in from the first page and kept me involved all the way through.
Mar 02, 2011
Connie Cortesi
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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This was not at all what I expected. It all tied in at the end, but I really disliked how the mother came in at the half way point and started telling her story. It made it seem like two different books. I wasn't sure why the author did that...but at the end it all made sense. I really loved it and am glad I stuck with it. Thought I had it figured out but was surprised in a few places! encore!!!!
Overall, this book was well written and certainly drew me into the story. I was left wondering if the author had actually experienced these things in reality, which I think is a testimony of how true the characters and story were portrayed. ***SPOILER TO FOLLOW******
The only issue I had in the story was when her mother was telling her about her life experiences, and went into some more graphic details about her love life...Im not sure what mother would share that with her daughter, and the fact...more
The only issue I had in the story was when her mother was telling her about her life experiences, and went into some more graphic details about her love life...Im not sure what mother would share that with her daughter, and the fact...more
Loved The Color of Heaven! Started it at work and was so drawn in, I had to keep reading. The characters felt real and there were some truly gut wrenching spots (it "feels" like a true story) but the end was uplifting. The writing style and a few surprising twists makes it a very fast read. I hope this author writes more of this type of book.
Read this book in a day. Skeptical about reading it since the author was a romance novelist. Not my favorite genre. But Sophie's story was so full of emotional ups and down it kept me turning the pages quickly. Even had me tearing up in several sections. Which for me is hard to do. While the journey was somewhat predictable the characters were well written. I really liked Sophie and the story being told by her. Definitely recommend.
Unlike anything else I've read in a long time, I finished this gem in 2 hours. Having a little girl of my own, Julianne hit on every emotion, fear and hopes I carry for my munchkin.
Have your tissues ready. I cried my eyes out and yet seemed to find peace at the end.
This book will stay with me ... absolutely loved it!
Have your tissues ready. I cried my eyes out and yet seemed to find peace at the end.
This book will stay with me ... absolutely loved it!
This book had a really good start and then it became so depressing I almost put it down, and I am really glad I finished it!! Loved the twist at the end and it all fell into place! I like surprises that kind of make you think for a minute I would definately recommend this book!! And thank God for happy endings!!
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Julianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of over twenty historical romance novels, including The Highlander Trilogy with St. Martin's Press and her popular Pembroke Palace Series with Avon/Harper Collins. She also writes contemporary mainstream fiction, and her 2011 release THE COLOR OF HEAVEN was a digital bestseller. She is a three-time RITA finalist, and has won numerous awards, inclu...more
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