October Baby

Name: October Baby
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Eric Wilson
ISBN: 9781469226552

Author: Eric Wilson, Theresa Preston

Narrator: Rachel Hendrix

Unabridged: 7 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 09/01/2012

Categories: Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

Not long after Hannah, a college student, experiences increasing anxiety and a sudden collapse, all signs point to the surprising circumstances of her birth. Hannah soon learns from her parents that she was adopted and is the survivor of a failed abortion attempt.Bewildered, angry, and confused, she turns to her oldest friend, Jason, for support. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his friends on a road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past and find hope for the unknown future.Along the way, Hannah finds that every life is beautiful, and that life itself can be so much more than what we might have planned.Based on the popular movie of the same name, October Baby brings to life powerful themes of hope, love, forgiveness, and redemption.Acclaim for the film October Baby:“A great film with a great message!” —Alex Kendrick, director of Courageous, coauthor of The Love Dare“I am now an October Baby activist.” —Mark Hall, lead singer of Casting Crowns“Hannah’s journey to find answers and embrace her identity leads her to hope, acceptance, and love—and leaves us celebrating life.” — Bill Blacquiere, president of Bethany Christian Services

About Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson is a New York Times best-selling author whose books include the novelizations of hit films Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof. His acclaimed suspense novels, including Expiration Date and 2 Seconds Late, explore earth’s tension between heaven and hell. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kaytlin on January 08, 2024

Okay... I really enjoyed that and Wow! The movie has so much more depth to it now, and I need to rewatch it! I grew up watching October Baby about once a month with my older sister, who loves it! So, to expand the story and see what was going on all around was so cool! Characters: We have the same char......more

Goodreads review by Evangheline on August 24, 2012

When I began to read October Baby, I realized immediately that this was a unique story about life, told from the perspective of a person who almost wasn't. It's a story about life and choices. Each character was given their own unique voice and purpose. From the very first few pages I knew that because......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on February 09, 2013

Synopsis: College student Hannah Lawson's life has been fraught with health problems. After fainting during her university's fall play, her parents reveal to her a shocking truth: She was not only adopted, but also the survivor of a failed abortion. To find closure, Hannah takes a road trip with som......more

Goodreads review by Yo Leo Ficción Cristiana on May 23, 2015

RESEÑA COMPLETA EN ESPAÑOL Whenever I can, I prefer to read the book before seeing the movie. This is because both provide different aspects and they complement each other. In the book, the story becomes longer and it helps to understand the psychology of the characters; on the other hand, in the......more

Goodreads review by Raechel on March 05, 2014

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to read, and such an excellent story. I had a hard time putting it down!! The ending was great. There were times when I had tears in my eyes. And times where I was frustrated with the main characters friends... :D "October Baby" is a beautiful book, one I'd rea......more