Inspired by Little Women, this tender family saga follows William Waters, a lonely college basketball player, and the four closely bonded Padavano sisters. As William is pulled into their vibrant, chaotic world, buried traumas threaten to upend everything. Spanning decades, Hello Beautiful explores love, loss, mental illness, and the ties that both bind and break us. Ann Napolitano crafts a deeply emotional story about forgiveness and self-discovery, illuminating how family—whether biological or chosen—shapes our sense of self and belonging. It’s a heartfelt portrait of resilience and the enduring need for connection.
About Ann Napolitano
Ann Napolitano is an American novelist celebrated for her emotionally resonant fiction that explores family, love, and personal growth. Her breakout novel, Dear Edward, became a bestseller and was adapted into a television series. Known for her compassionate characters and intimate storytelling, Napolitano draws readers into the inner lives of her protagonists. Hello Beautiful, inspired by Little Women, showcases her gift for exploring sibling bonds and the complexities of forgiveness and identity. With elegant prose and psychological insight, Napolitano crafts stories that balance heartbreak and hope, earning her a place among contemporary literary voices of note.
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