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Hello Beautiful (Oprahs Book Club): A Novel

Hello Beautiful (Oprahs Book Club): A Novel

by Ann Napolitano (Author)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAHS BOOK CLUB PICK • From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” (People) family story that asks: Can love make a broken person whole?“Another tender tearjerker . . . Napolitano chronicles lifes highs and lows with aching precision.”—The Washington PostONE OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARYS TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The Washington Post, Time, Harpers Bazaar, New York Post, She ReadsWilliam Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, its as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the familys dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos.But then darkness from Williams past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julias carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most?An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcotts timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.

Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano is a heartwarming and inspiring story about four generations of women in one family, and the lessons they learn from each other.

The story begins with Vivien, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She has dropped out of college, and is working at a dead-end job. She is also in a toxic relationship with a man named Xavier, who is controlling and abusive.

When Vivien's grandmother, Lucia, dies, she is left a mysterious letter. The letter contains a series of instructions that Vivien must follow if she wants to inherit Lucia's estate. Vivien is hesitant to follow the instructions, but she eventually agrees.

As Vivien follows the instructions, she begins to learn more about her family's history. She learns about the sacrifices that her grandmother and mother made in order to give her a better life. She also learns about the importance of love, forgiveness, and family.

Eventually, Vivien is able to break free from her abusive relationship with Xavier. She also finds a new love interest, a kind and supportive man named Angelo.

Hello Beautiful is a beautifully written and moving story about the power of family and the importance of self-love. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Here are some of the themes that are explored in Hello Beautiful:

  • The importance of family
  • The power of forgiveness
  • The importance of self-love
  • The importance of finding your own path in life
  • The importance of letting go of the past

Hello Beautiful is a book that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a story that will make you laugh, cry, and think. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Rating:

Pages:
400
Language:
Français