NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Danielle Steel comes a heartwarming and inspirational novel about a mother and daughter who face challenges cope with celebrity and overcome tragedy while maintaining the outward appearance of . . . A PERFECT LIFE The epitome of intelligence highpowered energy and grace Blaise McCarthy is an icon in the world of television news asking the tough questions and taking on the emotionally charged issues of world affairs and politics with courage and insight. A single mother she manages her wellordered career meticulously always prepared on the air or interviewing worldrenowned figures and heads of state. To her audience Blaise seems to have it all. But privately and off the set there is another untold story she has kept hidden for years. Blaises teenage daughter Salima was blinded by Type 1 diabetes in childhood and her needs have kept her away in a yearround boarding school with fulltime medical care and assistance ever since. When Salimas school closes after a tragedy Salima returns to her mothers New York City apartment and suddenly they face challenges theyve never had to deal with before and that Blaise feels illequipped to handle. A new caretaker provided by Salimas school creates as many problems as he solves. Handsome accomplished thirtytwoyearold Simon Ward with strong opinions on every topic questions how mother and daughter view themselves and each other. Simon opens new doors for both of them and refuses to accept Salimas physical limitations. He turns their world upside down and the three become friends. Then everything starts to unravel and Blaise cant keep her two worlds separate anymore. A beautiful young anchorwoman is hired at the network it is no secret that she is being groomed to take Blaises place. Her career as she has known it is threatened and her previously wellordered life feels totally out of control. For the first time Blaises life is not perfect but real. In this unforgettable tale the incomparable Danielle Ste