About this book
Once in a Lifetime (1982) is a standalone novel by Danielle Steel, told over 341 pages. It follows Loving in Steel's publication order. It was written as she was building the multigenerational family-saga reputation that made her name, part of the same body of work -- resilient women, complicated families, second chances at love, and the private cost of public success -- that runs through nearly all of her five-decade output.
Key facts about Once in a Lifetime
Danielle Steel wrote Once in a Lifetime, a book on our list. It has been out since 1982. The book has 341 pages.
We list 1 edition of this book. Since each edition has its own ISBN, search for 9780751505511 to find the main one.
Danielle Steel has 168 books on our list. Since none belong to a series we track, all 168 stand alone. All 168 are out now. Other books by Danielle Steel on file include Weddings (2026), A Woman's Place (2026), Felicia's Favorites (2026) and The Devil's Daughter (2026).
Earlier, To Love Again came out in 1981. After it came A Perfect Stranger in 1983. It is one of 2 Danielle Steel books dated 1982.
Since then, our list has added 155 more books by Danielle Steel. Meanwhile, The True Meaning of Love is the latest published Danielle Steel book on file, from 11 August 2026.
About Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is one of the best-selling authors alive, with hundreds of millions of copies of her novels in print worldwide since her 1973 debut, Going Home. See every Danielle Steel book in order.
Editions
- edition · unknown publisher · — · ISBN 9780751505511