Living with the weight of guilt and lost dreams, each struggles to survive and to make sense of what life now holds. But the events of one ordinary day in New York City turn into an unforgettable experience that changes both of their lives forever.
Based on the 1 top-rated movie of and one of the most honored films of the year--winning the highly coveted People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival, Best Picture and Best Actor at the MovieGuide Awards-- Bella is a story about redemption, family and finding love unexpectedly.
Lisa Samson is the author of over twenty-five books, including the Christy award-winning novel Songbird. Her novel, Quaker Summer was Christianity Today's novel of She is coauthor with her husband, Will, of Justice in the Burbs. Home General Books Fiction Romance. Rate This Product.
Delivery and Shipping. Show More. The book was dry, dry, dry. Trust me, the movie was much better. Mar 24, Vicki rated it liked it. Bella was a movie before it was a book. It is our Book Club selection this month. It is the story of a young woman who has come to New York to break into show biz as a dancer. In the blink of an eye, years have passed and she is making a living as a waitress in an upscale restaurant.
As the book begins she is realizing that she is pregnant, desperate and alone. It is also the story of Jose. He is the cook in the restaurant where Nina works. His life was forever changed several years prior when he Bella was a movie before it was a book.
His life was forever changed several years prior when he ran over a child due to his distracted driving. He spent time in prison, but is unable to forgive himself for taking the life of a child.
He's a loner at work, but is excellent at his job. The restaurant is owned by his brother, so his idiosyncrasies are overlooked because he is so dependable. Jose's brother Manny is a stickler for rules and decides to fire Nina when she shows up late to work. He not only fires her but humiliates her in front of her fellow employees. No one stands up for her and so she leaves, carrying the contents of her locker and not knowing what to do.
Jose follows her, catches up with her, and offers to listen and provide some companionship. Throughout the day they share their stories with one another and grow to appreciate the strengths and difficulties that each of them has come through. This is a touching story of the very real issue of unexpected pregnancy and the difficult choices the mother must make.
It is a story of redemption through sacrifice and unselfish love. It won't take long to read Dec 09, Jodi rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
Oh my. It shows how one accident can impact so many lives. A guy just starting to realize his dreams ends up with nothing. He ends up broken and unable to forgive himself for the accident. He blames himself everyday.
He is lost in his own world a world that even his family can not help him escape. A girl that finds out she is pregnant and has no one to help her. She is lost and finds the unlikely friendship of a man with his own problems. They spend the day together and learn that they both need Oh my. They spend the day together and learn that they both need help.
It was a great story about family, friendship and forgiveness. I didn't love the choice she made but I love that their was a new start for them all. Aug 24, Cindy rated it really liked it. A moving book involving redemption, an unordinary friendship and self discovery. I enjoyed the two main characters and their desire to heal by reaching out to eachother.
It does not end in the typical way, but is satisfying all the same. I especially enjoyed "Jose's" character. Although his life took a sad and unexpected turn, he perservered and saw an opportunity to redeem himself by helping another. Aug 26, Marjanne rated it liked it Recommends it for: just about anyone.
This book turned out a lot better than I expected. I have not seen the movie, and when I picked it up it didn't realize that it was a novelization of a movie generally I try to avoid those. But the story was very touching and ended in a way I was not expecting. I think most readers would enjoy this book.
It's a good story, no language and no sex. Mar 06, Edie rated it liked it. This was an easy, short read. A quick jaunt through New York telling the journey of a young girl facing the biggest challenge of her life.
Have questions about eBooks? Check out our eBook FAQs. Living with the weight of guilt and lost dreams, each struggles to survive and to make sense of what life now holds. But the events of one ordinary day in New York City turn into an unforgettable experience that changes both of their lives forever. Based on the 1 top-rated movie of and one of the most honored films of the year--winning the highly coveted People's Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival, Best Picture and Best Actor at the MovieGuide Awards-- Bella is a story about redemption, family and finding love unexpectedly.
Lisa Samson is the author of over twenty-five books, including the Christy award-winning novel Songbird. Her novel, Quaker Summer was Christianity Today's novel of She is coauthor with her husband, Will, of Justice in the Burbs. What would you like to know about this product?
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