The Portrait by Danielle Steel.

An amazingly wonderful story ! About how anyone can survive and flourish after being dealt a heavy personal blows throughout their lives. The very best of Danielle Steel, yet ! Deep inside analysis into our inner feelings toward ourselves and close others: raw and truthful. Who can we really rely on when we're physically and emotionally harmed yet have a hope to live and create a beauty for the world and our own creative selves.