World Famous Comics: Somewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve
Somewhere in Heaven: The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve
By: Christopher Andersen Publisher: Hyperion Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Hyperion Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 256 Publication Date: July 08, 2008 Release Date: July 08, 2008
"A terrible thing happened. I wish it hadn't. But would I change who I married? Never."
--Dana Reeve
He was a hero in every sense of the word--the chiseled-from-granite star of four blockbuster Superman films and the romantic classic Somewhere in Time who, after being paralyzed in a freak horseback riding accident, became a symbol of hope for millions. Dana Reeve was no less heroic, standing steadfastly by her husband's side until his surprisingly sudden and unexpected death at age fifty-two. When Dana, a non-smoker, passed away from lung cancer just seventeen months after Chris's death, she left behind their thirteen-year-old son, Will, to be raised by friends and family. Dana was only forty-four years old.
That fate could have dealt such a cruel hand to this golden couple seemed unfathomable. That they could endure it all with grace, courage, and humor defied belief.
Yet for all the millions of words that have been written about their public causes and private struggles following Chris's accident, little is known about the lives they led as passionate young lovers. Now, in the manner of his poignant-yet-stirring bestsellers Jack and Jackie, Jackie After Jack, An Affair to Remember, The Day Diana Died, After Diana, and The Day John Died, No. l New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen draws on those who knew them best to examine in touching detail the Reeves' unique partnership and the romance, faith, and fortitude that defined it.
Sometimes heartbreaking, often uplifting, always compelling, Somewhere in Heaven is more than just a portrait of a marriage. It is the profoundly human story of two souls whose brief lives made a difference, a bittersweet saga of tragedy, triumph, and loss, and--above all else--a love story for the ages.
maranoonea i love reading this book...i am trying to read it slowly to make it last. i have read a lot of books on christopher reeve but this puts it all together. also easy reading
" LIFE FOR MANY FORGOTTEN " on the whole I got a great deal out of this book as far as learning about a good foundation like the one Mr. Reeves started . But, Mr. Anderson has a tendency to jump on bigography's that try to send it's readers into tears ( at least ) . Making Mr. Reeve & his wife more then any other truly loving couple in the same situation ...however everyone of those couples aren't in the financial comfort zone that made this horrific accident bearable if I may say so . YES, I do applaud the Reeves for bringing attention to this cause so vehemently . But, like most people who do not suffer from life threatening diseases , my question is " would they have done so otherwise ? " But, perhaps , this was the only way for everyone to become aware, doesn't matter . No, I wouldn't ( nor would you ) trade places with Mr. Reeves for any amount of money .Even he once said he'd give it all up if only .....
Mr. Anderson tried to make a true Camelot out of the kennedy years when after much time, we find our golden boy had feet of clay . He too was only human and yes, I would have voted for him anyway if I had been of age BUT, Mr. Anderson, here's a question for you !!!! " I looked everywhere in my Library borrowed book and do not see just how much $$$ you intend to donate from the proceeds of this book to the paralysis foundation ". if you are ....let us know what % .
Making this into a tear jerker and that it is because of all the tragedy involved BUT, what about the average guy or gal ? How do they survive financially, mentally without an army of people at their side 24 hrs. a day , seven days a week, body guards . You mention this sort of thing breaks lesser in love couples marriages up from the strain of everything....yes, I suppose many do, maybe because they aren't beloved by millions, in fact only known by family, neighbors and maybe some friends . But, in the end, the spouse takes the entire brunt of it ALL night & day no let-up & finally break in a thousand pieces ...and If they try to get a job ( no 1,000,000.00 offers for them )who will be there at home ? what do the insurance companies say ???? well, they say, put your loved one in a home ....can you imagine doing that to your beloved and them still wanting to go on living ? Mr. Anderson's mistake to me was not the facts which were very,very sad for any family BUT STOP...making people into " DEMI-GODS " ( golden couple ) when ordinary couples are doing the same damned thing !...you'll make your fortune ...as I read and felt pity for that family my heart kept being pulled to the unknown army of spouses in this predicament who have no important people looking out for them . May Our Lord Bless them and the battle worn spouses who do stand by their sweethearts in the shadows ,forever unknown .yes,there was more tragedy so Mr. Anderson had himself a hit book especially the way, in every other paragraph he almost implied this couple had the most unique love , this golden couple, didn't deserve any of this . well, Mr. Anderson, just who's family does ? i wouldn't wish any of this on my worse enemy BUT, let's stop lionizing humans . we do what we have to do in this life or fall.
So to all of you who bought the book, now you know what it can be like ...only picture the same thing without influence OR money !!!! After you've done that ...then go ahead and match the bucks you spent on this book and do, do, do, donate to Christopher & Dana Reeve foundation , It's a worthy one . Maybe you'll be helping someone you'll never see on screen or being a super hero or their heroic wife but a heros non-the-less. Maybe this tragedy is what God needed Chris for, to show us even a super man IS only human .
" THINK ABOUT THIS "
" He Who Learns Must Suffer " (by Aeschylus 524-BC-456 BC...philosopher
even in our sleep, pain which does not forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until in our own despair, against our will comes wisdom, thru the awful grace of God !
Goodnight Chris & thanks ...God Bless all who still are suffering without real help and bless the spouses & families who untiringly take on this challenge without public notice and awards of any kind !!!!
Someday soon I hope we will see the possibilities of stem cell research & the gift it may hold for so many .
Wonderful bittersweet story Worth every penny. I could not put this book down. Although I already knew the outcome and so many things (or so I thought) about Chris and Dana Reeves; I was still very touched by this book and how very much Dana and Chris loved each other. It also helped me with my profession as a nurse and enlighted me more into the aspects of what a family goes through when this terrible type of accident occurs. I hope; through this book, that I will be even more compasionate towards my patients and their families and understand more fully what they may be feeling.
Certainly a loss to this world of these two wonderful people and ofcourse especially to their son (and Chris's two older children).
Authentic Love My wife bought this book to read. It is beautifully written about love that never fades. Thanks for helping us reflect on what true marriage is all about.
Catching The Curveballs Life Throws At You You didn't hear your alarm clock. The kids have trashed their room again. The guy messed up your latte order. You were late to work because of traffic.
If you think the above are anything like your own problems, read this book. You will get a crystal clear picture not only of what real problems are, but you will be awestruck at how these two people decided that life - and its curve balls - would not get them down.
The book delves briefly into the backstories of this famous couple, but not enough to get bogged down. As I read it, I said to myself "good grief, what NEXT for these people?" over and over again. In the space of just over a year, Christopher Reeve dies after years of paralysis, Dana Reeve's mother dies, her father has a stroke, and she is diagnosed with lung cancer. This book is a testament to what true love - not to mention true faith - can do.
Andersen writes in a style that makes the reader almost feel like a houseguest of the Reeve's. I finished the book almost in one sitting, and at the risk of sounding Hallmark-y, it really opened my eyes as to how blessed in many ways I really am.
An amazing story of courage, determination, love, and tragedy.
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