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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Hello Beautiful
Book • 2023
The novel follows William Waters, a young man who escapes his troubled past through a basketball scholarship, and Julia Padavano, the eldest of four close-knit sisters.
As William becomes part of the Padavano family, he experiences a loving and chaotic household.
However, when darkness from William’s past surfaces, it jeopardizes the family's future and tests the unshakeable loyalty among the sisters.
The story spans over 50 years, exploring themes of family dynamics, mental illness, and the complexities of human relationships.
As William becomes part of the Padavano family, he experiences a loving and chaotic household.
However, when darkness from William’s past surfaces, it jeopardizes the family's future and tests the unshakeable loyalty among the sisters.
The story spans over 50 years, exploring themes of family dynamics, mental illness, and the complexities of human relationships.
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as an example of someone who wrote letters to their future self.


Hal Hershfield

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while discussing the profound meaning found in family connections and the image of God.

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as beautifully written, heartbreaking, and empowering.


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as a book they read last year and found absolutely gorgeous.

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as a book that didn't work for her because she didn't like the main character.

Ellen Heath

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as the author of Hello Beautiful, Dear Edward, A Good Hard Look, and Within Arm’s Reach.

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