Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's bestselling authors, with a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include A Mother's Love, A Mind of Her Own, Far From Home, Never Say Never, Trial by Fire, Triangle, Joy, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light , the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope , a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle , a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy , about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood .