To Be the Best

by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Book Overview

First there was A Woman of Substance, which began the enthralling story of Emma Harte and propelled Barbara Taylor Bradford straight to the top of bestseller lists across the country. Its sequel, Hold the Dream, proved every bit as compelling and successful. Now, completing this multimillion-copy trilogy is To Be the Best, the final chapter of a heartrending saga and the culmination of an outstanding literary achievement, Paula McGill O'Neill learned...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385245793
• ISBN13: 9780385245791
• Release Date: June 1988
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Paula at the Helm

TO BE THE BEST is the third book in the Emma Harte series by Barbara Taylor Bradford. The story does not have the outstanding power of the two previous titles, but it does have a charm all its own. Paula McGill is safe in the arms of Shane O'Neill and reigns as the head of a wide flung family. But family hatred and intrigue seep into her idle as the past comes back to haunt her. A good climax for a tale well told. Nash Black, author of SINS OF THE FATHERS and QUALIFYING LAPS.

Just as advertised!

It's always nice to receive a product that's "just as advertised." Purchasing used books, not only saves me money but it's a great recycling effort that benefits everyone.

To Be the Best

The book was in good condition, however, I have not had time to read it again. I should have more time at Christmas during a break in college classes!

Wonderful Continuation

Loved this continuation of the saga of Emma Harte and her family. It continues to showcase someone who rose from nothing into the head of her own dynasty, all the while doing it with style and grace. It also speaks loudly for lifelong friendships and what they can add to a person's life.

Another great Harte family read

To Be The Best is the third book in the Emma Harte saga. This book focuses on the grandchildren of the late Emma Harte. The grandchildren are all grown up and trying to live their lives the best way possible to please the memory of their beloved grandmother Emma. This book dedicates time to each of the more prominent grandchildren: Paula, Phillip, Emily, Alexander, Anthony, and Jonathan. This book doesn't have much about Emma's children in it except for her daughter Daisy. I found this book very interesting and was glad I didn't pass it by due to the other two reviews that were written about it. This book does jump from place to place but that is because Emma's grandchildren live in different places and travel because of their careers. Some of the past is relived but this is so someone who hasn't read the two previous books will understand a little bit better what is going on and why it is happening. There is sadness in this book but life isn't always happy and this book is written to reflect the lives in a most true (if somewhat exaggerated) sense. This book was a wonderful read for anyone that has read the two previous books in the trilogy. It updates you on the lives of the Hartes, O'Neill's, and Kallinski's. I think this was an easy book to read and was well written. It has all the characters I had grown to like and some I'd grown to dislike from the earlier books and also some new characters to keep the book fresh and interesting. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has read A Woman of Substance and Hold the Dream. I would suggest that anyone wanting to read To Be The Best read the other books first to get a feeling for the characters and their lives. This is most definitely a five star read!