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Dancing on Broken Glass - by  Ka Hancock (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Dancing on Broken Glass - by Ka Hancock (Paperback)

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  • A powerfully written novel offering an intimate look at a beautiful marriage and how bipolar disorder and cancer affect it, Dancing on Broken Glass by Ka Hancock perfectly illustrates the enduring power of love.Lucy Houston and Mickey Chandler probably shouldn't have fallen in love, let alone gotten married.
  • About the Author: Ka Hancock has two nursing degrees and has spent most of her career working with psychiatric and substance abuse patients.
  • 416 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Women

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About the Book



A powerfully written debut novel offering an intimate look at one couple's unconventional marriage that survives against all odds. An unvarnished portrait of a marriage that is both ordinary and extraordinary, "Dancing on Broken Glass" takes readers on an unforgettable journey of the heart.



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A powerfully written novel offering an intimate look at a beautiful marriage and how bipolar disorder and cancer affect it, Dancing on Broken Glass by Ka Hancock perfectly illustrates the enduring power of love.Lucy Houston and Mickey Chandler probably shouldn't have fallen in love, let alone gotten married. They're both plagued with faulty genes--he has bipolar disorder, and she has a ravaging family history of breast cancer. But when their paths cross on the night of Lucy's twenty-first birthday, sparks fly, and there's no denying their chemistry. Cautious every step of the way, they are determined to make their relationship work--and they put it all in writing. Mickey promises to take his medication. Lucy promises not to blame him for what is beyond his control. He promises honesty. She promises patience. Like any marriage, they have good days and bad days--and some very bad days. In dealing with their unique challenges, they make the heartbreaking decision not to have children. But when Lucy shows up for a routine physical just shy of their eleventh anniversary, she gets an impossible surprise that changes everything. Everything. Suddenly, all their rules are thrown out the window, and the two of them must redefine what love really is.An unvarnished portrait of a marriage that is both ordinary and extraordinary, Dancing on Broken Glass takes readers on an unforgettable journey of the heart.



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"Hancock's debut is an authentic tearjerker-an intimate and touching story that will remain in readers' hearts." -Publishers Weekly



About the Author



Ka Hancock has two nursing degrees and has spent most of her career working with psychiatric and substance abuse patients. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and has four children. This is her first novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Gallery Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Ka Hancock
Language: English
Street Date: March 13, 2012
TCIN: 81400555
UPC: 9781451637373
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-3296
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What themes are explored in the novel?

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  • A: The novel explores themes of love, marriage, bipolar disorder, and the impact of cancer on relationships.

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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Ka Hancock, who has a background in nursing and mental health.

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Q: What is the perspective of the book regarding health issues?

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  • A: The book provides an intimate look at how health issues affect relationships and the resilience of love.

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Q: What kind of marriage is depicted in the story?

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Q: Is this book considered a debut novel?

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  • A: Yes, Dancing on Broken Glass is Ka Hancock's debut novel, showcasing her storytelling talent.

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