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The iconic tale of love and loss that has touched the hearts of millions, Love Story has become one of the most adored novels of our time. It has sold more than 21 million copies worldwide and became a blockbuster film starring Ryan O'Neal and Ali McGraw. It is the story that told the world, "Love means never having to say you're sorry."

Erich Segal sweeps us into the lives of the Harvard Medical School's class of 1962. His stunning novel reveals the making of doctors - what makes them tick, scheme, hurt...and love. From the crucible of med school's merciless training through the demanding hours of internship and residency to the triumphs - and sometimes tragedies - beyond, Doctors brings to vivid life the men and women who seek to heal but who must first walk through fire.

A wealthy man with a critically ill wife seeks the help of Matthew Hiller, a gifted doctor with a thriving practice. But in addition to the difficult professional challenge, Matthew finds himself facing the toughest emotional crisis of his life, since he met the lovely patient, Silvia, years ago, when both were young doctors healing the sick in Africa.

Oliver Barrett IV found his true soulmate when he met and fell in love with Jenny Cavilleri. Their love was magical, exhilarating . . . and though heartbreakingly brief, it was enough to last a lifetime. Or so Oliver told himself. Two years have passed since Jenny was taken from him, and Oliver truly believes he will never love again. Then one day, Marcie, beautiful and mysterious enters his world . . . and suddenly the future holds a golden new promise. 

From world-renowned author Erich Segal comes a powerful and moving saga of five extraordinary members of the Harvard class of 1958 and the women with whom their lives are intertwined. Their explosive story begins in a time of innocence and spans a turbulent quarter century, culminating in their dramatic 25 reunion at which they confront their classmates - and the balance sheet of their own lives. Always at the center, amid the passion, laughter, and glory, stands Harvard - the symbol of who they are and who they will be.

They met as children, innocents from two different worlds. And from that moment their lives were fated to be forever entwined. Abandoned at birth, he finds a home--and a dazzling career--within the Catholic Church. But the vows he takes cannot protect him from one soul-igniting passion. 

Oliver es un estudiante de Harvard amante del deporte y de familia acaudalada. Jennifer, una estudiante de música, descarada y risueña, que trabaja como bibliotecaria. Al parecer no tienen nada en común, pero.... Oliver y Jenny son los protagonistas de una de las historias de amor más aclamadas de todos los tiempos. Una historia que muchos adultos releerán con placer, y que seguirá conquistando a nuevas generaciones de lectores.

Once upon a time, a young and innocent hero set forth on a quest. It lead him to the lair of a wicked villian, the sort of man from whom you wouldn't buy a used car. And yet, our hero did buy a used car and lived happily ever after. Which is why this is a fairy tale.

Während seines Jurastudiums an der Harvard-Universität verliebt sich Oliver in seine Kommilitonin Jenny. Er stammt aus einem reichen Elternhaus, sie ist die Tochter armer italienischer Einwanderer. Sein Vater ist strikt gegen die Verbindung, aber Oliver lässt sich lieber enterben, als auf Jenny zu verzichten. Nach der Hochzeit scheint das junge Glück perfekt. Doch da schlägt das Schicksal erbarmungslos zu.

From the best-selling author of Love Story and Doctors comes a powerful and moving saga of three extraordinary individuals as they compete for the ultimate glory: the Nobel Prize. Erich Segal takes us inside the research labs and clinics, the homes and hearts, of the world's most elite doctors and scientists - two men and one woman - whose genius, dedication, and passion cannot always win for them the love and recognition they so desperately seek.