NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this powerful novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of two World War II concentration camp survivors, the life they build together, and the son who faces struggles of his own as a first-generation American determined to be his own person and achieve success. When U.S. troops occupy Germany, friends Jakob and Emmanuelle are saved from the terrible fate of so many in … the terrible fate of so many in the camps. With the help of sponsors, they make their way to New York. In order not to be separated, they allow their friendship to blossom into love and marriage, and start a new life on the Lower East Side, working at grueling, poorly paid jobs.
Decades later, through talent, faith, fortune, and relentless hard work, Jakob has achieved success in the diamond business, invested in real estate in New York, and shown his son, Max, that America is truly the land of opportunity. Max is a rising star, a graduate of Harvard with friends among the wealthiest, most ambitious families in the world. And while his parents were thrown together by chance, Max chooses a perfect bride to start the perfect American family.
An opulent society wedding. A honeymoon in Tahiti. A palatial home in Greenwich. Max’s lavish lifestyle is unimaginable to his cautious old-world father and mother. Max wants to follow his father’s example and make his own fortune. But after the birth of children, and with a failing marriage, he can no longer deny that his wife is not the woman he thought she was. Angry and afraid, Max must do what he has never done before: struggle, persevere, and learn what it means to truly walk in his father’s footsteps, while pursuing his own ideals and setting an example for his children.
Moving from the ashes of postwar Europe to the Lower East Side of New York to wealth, success, and unlimited luxury, In His Father’s Footsteps is a stirring tale of three generations of strong, courageous, and loving people who pay their dues to achieve their goals.
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An easy, enjoyable read!
Things you dont expect. I read lots. I never read a book with characters doing what these do.
Danielle Steel can not write a bad book , she get’s you from page 1 till the last page and leaves you wanting more.
I loved this book as it was not as predictable as some. It followed the characters through several generations and contained a lot of History. Really kept my interest.
I have loved reading Danielle Steel’s novels for the past 42 years. Her writing has grown and you can tell that they are thoroughly researched. I will continue to read everything she writes.
Loved this book
Just really enjoyed the story
One of the best books she has written
Didn’t want to put it down. Great book.
Jakob and Emanuella meet in a concentration camp and fall in love. They marry and are sponsored to come to America. They work hard to build a good and safe life for their son. Their son grows up with the American dream and works hard to make money, but must learn that sometimes there is more to life than money…and that money can’t buy you love. I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down.