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Acts of Love
by Judith Michael
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Ivy Books (1997-12-27)
ISBN: 080411787X
EAN: 9780804117876
Dewey Decimal #: 813.54
Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
Release Date: 1997-12-27
SKU: 1239
Condition: Very Good
Comments: Binding: Softcover. Condition: Very Good.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Bestselling author Judith Michael's most moving and captivating novel spans the pastoral beauty of the Pacific Northwest . . . the glitter of Broadway . . . the spectacular vistas of Sydney, Australia . . . and the myriad acts of love that will reunite a lost woman with her dreams, her destiny, and the one man who truly believes in her talent--and in their love. . . .
When director Lucas Cameron finds letters to his grandmother from her protégé--the brilliant young actress Jessica Fontaine--who had vanished mysteriously after a tragic accident, he is intrigued, and determined to find her. When finally they meet, they have one magic week of passion and love. But still Jessica cannot return with Lucas to his world--and he cannot share hers--unless they discover the many kinds of love, and the inner strength, that can triumph over the past and open the way for their hands and hearts to join.
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Customer Reviews
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Wordy but wonderful
Rating  (4)
Date: 2004-12-01
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
World famous stage actress, Jessica Fontaine is involved in a train accident in Canada which mars her beauty and cripples her body. She has been the protege of a former great actress, Constance Cameron, who had nurtured her talent and who had tried for years to foster a relationship with her equally talented grandson, Luke, a top Broadway producer.
After the accident, Jessica becomes a recluse on a small island off the US coast, ignoring all overtures from friends and show biz people to pick up the threads of her former life. Following the death of Constance, Luke discovers among her posssessions, a small chest, filled with years of letters from Jessica, and after reading them all, is drawn to the actress and determined to meet her. He tracks her down and, after an initially rocky start, they are so mutually attracted that they enjoy a week of sizzling romance which Luke is determined to continue. Jessica is still undecided about any future for them and, with a complete lack of confidence in her new, unglamorous appearance, bolts, literally hiding out in Sydney, Australia.She tentatively begins a career as a play director after meeting and befriending a dynamic woman who guides her to a new beginning in theatre. Of course, as in any good love story, she is pursued by letters and faxes from Luke and it's these communications between them, in wonderful prose, that form the basis of the ever growing understanding of each others deep seated fear of commitment but very real love and need. This will probably be classed as a "womans" book but I found it to be a great read and enjoyed every page.
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It takes an Act of Patience to read this book
Rating  (1)
Date: 2004-08-13
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Have you ever had a dream where you are trying to walk thru ankle- deep mud, water, sand (pick one) in heavy boots, and each step is almost impossible?? That's what I started to experience about a third of the way thru this book. The main charactors, Luke and Jessica, talk, talk, talk, deep serious conversations that go on and on, and if they are not doing that, they dissect everything-- acting, directing, etc. On and on. I started skipping pages, and when I started reading again, they would still be talking about the same thing. I started skipping more and more, and finally I just didn't care anymore. These charactors are the most self absorbed, dull people I have ever encountered. Even the grandmother who had passed away was long-winded in her letters. A lot of the book is written in the form of letters, and boy, are they boring.
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Enjoyable Reading
Rating (4)
Date: 2000-10-07
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book was a nice easy enjoyable read. The characters were very interesting and you cared what happened to them. It was a story of great love and courage and found it to be an inspiration. Jessica overcame and found love and laughter in her life again. A book I would recommend to read more than once.
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What a bummer
Rating (1)
Date: 2000-06-17
3 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Having just finished with a tough year of school I was looking forward to wrapping myself up in a great book that made the hours fly by in the most pleasant way. With so much dribble out there I was having a tough time until I spy'd Judith Michael's book on the shelf. "Yes! Goal achieved!" All I have to say now that I've read the book is I will just keep looking. This book is slow and while the characters are interesting they have so little to do you quit caring about them. I think any two people in real life would have more interest to me. My suggestion is DON'T BUY THIS BOOK. Reread some better and older books from the same author. And pray the next book is much better so I won't have to keep looking for a good book - and neither will you.
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Way too dialog heavy!
Rating  (5)
Date: 1999-09-08
5 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
I read Inheritance written by this husband and wife team a few years ago and truly enjoyed it. Deceptions was also a good read, and I followed that with Pot of Gold, entertaining as well. I felt Acts of Love was terrible by comparison! Pages and pages of dialog that dragged on without getting to the point. I finished this book but getting motivated to do so was a real challenge.
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