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A Woman of Substance (Mass Market Paperback)

by Barbara Taylor Bradford (Author) "Emma Harte leaned forward and looked out of the window ..." (more)
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-- The Denver Post

"A wonderfully entertaining novel."



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5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Read, Jul 2 2004
By K. Morgan (United States) - See all my reviews
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A Woman of Substance is the story of Emma Harte, an English woman who starts life out in poverty-like conditions and rises above it to become one of the richest women in the world. The story starts out in New York in 1968 where the reader is introduced to Emma and her granddaughter Paula. It then progresses to England in the current day (1968) where Emma settles down to do some family business. The book then goes back to Emma's childhood in England in the early 1900's. Emma is a maid at Fairley Hall, a job she hates but must perform to help the family finances. Something then happens that causes Emma to have to leave home and fend for herself. Being a strong person she doesn't dwell in self-pity. Instead she uses her mind and her natural talent at business to start the store that will later turn into a major empire.

A Woman of Substance is a well-written book. I must agree with other reviewers that the first part is a bit confusing and doesn't really do much except to set up the scene to take the reader back into Emma's childhood to see her rise to fortune. I honestly didn't think I would like this book during Part 1 but kept reading. Ultimately I was glad I didn't give up on this book as it is extremely entertaining and well worth the time to read. There are a lot of characters in the book to keep straight. Once figured out though the characters all have an important part in the book.

I can't say enough about this wonderful book. It is just brilliant. It has everything from poverty to fortune, love to hatred, revenge, friendship, laughter, tears. Every emotion possible is revealed during the 900 plus pages of this book.

A Woman of Substance is a must read book. Definitely a book to put on the keeper shelf to revisit in the future.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Finely Told Story by Bradford-Her Best Work!, Jul 11 2002
By J. Kirkman "book jen" (St. Petersburg, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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The "Woman of Substance," and the other sequels following it are wonderful works! The story is based upon the poor Emma, who is a poverty-stricken child, living in rags, and yet comes out of it a wonderful young adult, working her way to empireship with her store business across the country. She works her fingers to the bone to achieve her goals, is a formidable woman, and always gets what she sets out to accomplish through her relentless perserverance. A worthwhile read, and VERY HARD to put it down once you get into the story!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, but nothing special, April 22 2002
By Samantha W. Mckevitt "longislandgirl" (Dix Hills, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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I have been wanting to read a Woman of Substance for a long time. It actaully took three tries for me to get past the first couple of chapters. I felt this was another retread of Gone With the Wind, rather than anything new.

I will admit that I finished the book and found it an ejoyable read, but had the following quandries about it. The opening scene seems hard to follow and offers little character development. It makes the book more confusing, rather than enhancing it. The story was forgetable. I had to keep remininding myself who the characters were. Finally, Emma, the protagonist is simply not a likable individual. I had little intesrest in her, did not feel her motivation was clear and founs her to be rather cold- not a heroine I enjoyed.

If you likes the business aspect try Jeffrey Archer's As the Crow Flies instead. That is a far superior tale of one man's quest to create an ENglish shopping empire.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book of Substance!
This book will have you avoiding housework, the kids' carpools, and making dinner. It's one of my favorites! (In fact, it's time to re-read! Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by snowblaze

1.0 out of 5 stars If I could give it 0 stars, I would
I got _A Woman of Substance_ from the library, hoping it would entertain me for a day or so. It was so bad I skipped the middle half and just read the last chapter. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2003 by Heidi I. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars I'M A NEW FAN-
This is my first book by BTB and won't be my last. I chose this strictly because I had seen three other books that related to this one, two which were part of the trilogy. Read more
Published on Jan 20 2002 by E. Allison

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
This book is a joy to read. I found myself so enchanted by the characters that I read the book over and over again. Wonderful traditional rags to riches girl stuff.
Published on Dec 24 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
The first time I read A Woman of Substance I was about 13 years old, and I think I've probably read it at least once every second year since (and it seems to get even better each... Read more
Published on Aug 7 2001 by Sinne Brandt Jakobsen

5.0 out of 5 stars A Woman of Substance
I first read this book at least 20 years ago and think it will be a true classic. It is beautifully written by a very gifted author. Read more
Published on Jul 14 2001 by Pamela J. Pierson

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite book ever!
I read this book in the late 70's and it has remained my favorite book. I remember reading until 4 am in the morning to finish it when I had a College Final the next day (and I... Read more
Published on April 12 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Woman of Substance
I have read nearly all of Barbara's books, but Woman of Substance is the most fascinating of all. Emma proves that anything is attainable if we want something badly enough. Read more
Published on Sep 18 2000 by Lynn

4.0 out of 5 stars perfect characterization
In Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel, "A Woman of Substance", the theme is that people must work hard for what they want in life is clearly shown. Read more
Published on April 25 2000 by Ricardo Suarez

5.0 out of 5 stars After reading this book, I was hooked.
This was the first book I read and since then, I have looked forward to future publications. I usually start reading and can't put her book down. Read more
Published on Nov 7 1999

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