The worst nightmare of every parent has become a reality for beth cappadora michelle pfeiffer and her husband pat treat williams when ben. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, the deep end of the ocean imagines every mothers worst nightmarethe disappearance of a childas it explores a familys struggle to endure, even against. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by jacquelyn mitchard, a bestseller that was the very first novel selected by oprah winfrey to be discussed on oprahs book. The deep end of the ocean is one of the closest books out there to capturing the harrowing story of a childs disappearance into thin air, but this book doesnt tell the story of the child. The deep end of the ocean ebook by jacquelyn mitchard. Grosbards previous film featured human characters, not the psychobabblespouting androids here.
She has been featured on nbcs today show and cbs this morning, and has been profiled in such national publications as people and newsweek. Written by jacquelyn mitchard, audiobook narrated by dana ivey. The deep end of the ocean trailer 1999 movie trailer michelle pffeifer. Her other works, including the most wanted, twelve times blessed, the breakdown lane, and cage of stars have also been well received. Based on jacquelyn mitchards bestselling novel, the deep end of the ocean is both riveting and moving.
Beth cappadora, a photographer in suburban wisconsin, loses her threeyearold, ben, during a high school reunion in chicago after leaving him with his brother vincent, who is seven. The deep end of the sea by heather lyons goodreads. About the deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard. This bestselling novel looks at how pat and beth cappadora handle the disappearance of their child ben. In the deep end of the ocean, her debut novel, jacquelyn mitchard takes readers on this sad, fistshaking journey. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard overdrive. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard book.
Fast forward nine years later, when they are miraculously reunited with him. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the deep end of the ocean. Michelle pfeiffer the deep end of the ocean 1999 full. When their son suddenly disappears, the pain of a lost child ravages the. A lot of you who are mothers think you cant read the book. The deep end of the ocean michelle pfeiffer treat williams whoopi goldberg 1999 parents michelle pfeiffer, treat williams lose their 3yearold in chicago and are miraculously reunited with him nine years later. Jun 07, 20 the worst nightmare of every parent has become a reality for beth cappadora michelle pfeiffer and her husband pat treat williams when ben, their threeyearold son, disappears in the middle of. Listen to deep end of the ocean audiobook by jacquelyn mitchard. But if the credits didnt list him as such, it would be pretty easy to forget that the director of georgia had anything to do with this movie.
May 24, 2012 in the deep end of the ocean, her debut novel, jacquelyn mitchard takes readers on this sad, fistshaking journey. It is a story that is all too familiar to many of us, made frighteningly routine by the young faces emblazoned on milk cartons or steeped in pathos by hollywood scriptwriters. I think its because the mother and child the theme about rescuing a child and trying to cope with loss was so strong in the deep end of the ocean. After a story this dramatic and deep and the way it ends i prefer imagening myself how their lives carried on. How have other members of the cappadora family been to the deep end of the ocean. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The deep end of the ocean 1996 edition open library. She sleeps all of the time, doesnt change her clothes and is in a deep depression that she never thinks she will get out of. The deep end of the ocean portrays the joyful and wrenching experiences of beth and her husband pat when ben mysteriously and miraculously reappears nine years later, at the age of twelve, a. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. It provides big roles for michelle pfeiffer and treat williams, but doesnt provide them with the screenplay support they need.
I7358 d4 1996 the deep end of the ocean is a bestselling novel by jacquelyn mitchard, released in 1996. The deep end of the ocean is a film about a familys reaction when ben, the youngest son is kidnapped and then found nine years later, living in the same town, where his family had just moved. The deep end of the ocean 1999 the deep end of the. Now, in no time to wave goodbye, the unforgettable cappadoras are in peril once again, forced to confront anunimaginableevil. Cancel online anytime and keep all your audiobooks. Beth and her husband are torn apart while their other son turns. Jacquelyn mitchard is the new york times bestselling author of the deep end of the ocean, the first oprahs book club selection, as well as no time to wave goodbye and many other books for both adults and children. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by jacquelyn mitchard, a bestseller that was the very first novel selected by oprah winfrey to be discussed on oprahs book club in 1996. First edition points and criteria for the deep end of the ocean. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard about the book the deep end of the ocean is a story about every parents worst nightmare. Jacquelyn mitchard is the author of the bestselling novel the deep end of the ocean and of two nonfiction books, including mother less child. New york times bestselling author jacquelyn mitchard captured the heart of a nation with the deep end of the ocean, her celebrated debut novel about mother beth cappadora, a child kidnapped, a family in crisis. The deep end of the ocean trailer 1999 movie trailer.
Do you think the deep end of the ocean needs a followup book. Picture of the first edition viking boards for the deep end of the ocean. You cant compare it to the book which so many are doing. Filled with compassion, humor, and brilliant observations about the texture of real life, here is a story of rare power, one. The deep end of the ocean, the book that began the oprahization of american literature, gets the bigscreen treatment in a film by director ulu grosbard.
Immediately download the the deep end of the ocean summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching the deep end of the ocean. Viking press penguin usa its an intense tale that really is a mothers worst nightmare. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The deep end of the ocean overview the deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard has the honor of being the first book selected for oprahs book club. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, the deep end of the ocean imagines every mothers worst nightmare the disappearance of a child as it explores a familys struggle to endure, even against extraordinary odds. From the outset, its clear her new book will not inspire the bulk of the afternoons questions. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard book club. A native of chicago, mitchard graduated from the university of illinois and rockford college and became a newspaper reporter. The deep end of the ocean jacqueline mitchards bestselling tearjerker is incorporated into this heartfelt, emotional motion picture about losing a loved one, rising above certain challenges from. It focuses on the childs family, their grief and confusion and guilt, and ultimately their journey through the process. The deep end of the ocean cappadora family, book 1 by jacquelyn mitchard book cover, description, publication. Winfrey used the deep end of the ocean to kick off her nowfamous book club.
After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month. The deep end of the ocean is a bestselling novel by jacquelyn mitchard. Dont forget to print your list of official oprahs book club selections and mark the ones youve completed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Later in the novel, beth reflects that ben has indeed been to the ocean s deep end, and returned. Michelle pfeiffer the deep end of the ocean 1999 full movie dvd leslie2151. Along with exploring the aftermath of a childs disappearance, the book looks at the effect of a childs reappearance years later.
The deep end of the ocean 1999 is an american drama film directed by ulu grosbard, and starring michelle pfeiffer, treat williams, whoopi goldberg, jonathan jackson and ryan merriman. Buy the deep end of the ocean oprah s book club by mitchard, jacquelyn from amazons fiction books store. No time to wave goodbye, by jacquelyn mitchard, is a sequel to her 1996 novel, the deep end of the ocean, which was later made into a movie. The deep end of the ocean unabridgedaudiobook mitchard jacquelyn on. The deep end of the ocean book summary and study guide. Winner of the specsavers national book awards 20 book of the year the ocean at the end of the lane is a fable that reshapes modern fantasy.
Beth cappadora, a photographer in suburban wisconsin, loses her three. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of the deep end of the ocean. Jan 02, 2016 michelle pfeiffer the deep end of the ocean 1999 full movie dvd leslie2151. Stream the ocean at the end of the lane neil gaiman audiobook extract by headline books from desktop or your mobile device. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard, 1996, viking edition, in english the deep end of the ocean 1996 edition open library. Listen to deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard at. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard goodreads. The tv personalitys legendary enthusiasm for writers reportedly had her sending a certain new age gurus tome to a. The deep end of the ocean 1999 is a very touching portrayal of a family of 5 who lose their 3 year old son ben at a reunion. Dont purchase this audiobook if you want to know the full story.
No time to wave goodbye is a sequel to deep end of the ocean, but they feel like two separate authors wrote themas if someone posing as mitchard were trying to recapture that detailed pain of trying to. No thriller, this is a complex examination of family relationships. In the deep end of the ocean, three year old ben cappadora was kidnapped, and surprisingly, he returns home nine years later. Its unfortunate that her performance wasnt in a better film, but this film is good.
Filled with compassion, humor, and brilliant observations about the texture of real life, here is a story of rare power, one that will touch listeners hearts and make them celebrate the emotions that make us all one. May 15, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This book is like a birthchild of what happens when mythology meets contemporary and being a fan of this subject, i was completely enthralled by this read. The deep end of the ocean michelle pfeiffer treat williams whoopi goldberg 1999 parents michelle pfeiffer, treat williams lose their 3yearold in chicago and are miraculously reunited with him nine. The ocean at the end of the lane neil gaiman audiobook.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, the deep end of the ocean imagines every mothers worst nightmare the disappearance of a child as it explores a familys struggle to endure. Despite a police search that will turn into a nationwide obsession, beth cappadoras threeyearold son has vanished without a trace. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The book on top is the first issue binding with aquamarine ocean pattern boards that can be seen through the first and second issue translucent dust jackets. Read the deep end of the ocean a novel by jacquelyn mitchard available from rakuten kobo. I think by this time we all know a movie will never be as good as a book.
The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard penguin. The title, the deep end of the ocean, refers to bens first, timid reaction to a large body of water. The deep end of the ocean audiobook by jacquelyn mitchard. The deep end of the ocean by jacquelyn mitchard, 1996, viking edition, in english the deep end of the ocean.
A novel cappadora family series book 1 kindle edition by mitchard, jacquelyn. Both highly suspenseful and deeply moving, the deep end of the ocean imagines every mothers worst nightmarethe disappearance of a childas it explores a familys struggle to endure, even against extraordinary odds. About the author jacquelyn mitchards venture into fiction with her first novel, the deep end of the ocean, marks the latest evolution in her diverse and distinguished career as a writer. What an absolutely unique concept that breathes life into the greek mythology. The deep end of the ocean audiobook on cassette, 1996.