IMHO: Hello Beautiful

By: The Hon. Helen Marchal
Judge, Marion Superior Court 26

I love to read. I love it so much that sometimes dinner burns if I’m in too deep. I read in the car while waiting for kids, hoping they’ll be delayed. Once I totaled up my monthly spending on Kindle downloads and book purchases, I learned never to do that again.

Recently, I read Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano and would highly recommend it if you’re looking for a new book. The story introduces four incredibly close sisters who live in suburban Chicago with their quirky mom and dad. Julia, Sylvie and twin sisters, Emeline and Cecelia are inseparable in their early years. But as they grow into adults, life throws each some significant punches, causing friction and estrangement from each other. 

My takeaway at the end was love your family, practice understanding on a daily basis, and always lean into forgiveness.  

If you’d like to purchase Hello Beautiful from an independent, female-owned and operated LOCAL bookstore, please call Wild Geese Bookshop at 317-494-6545. I’ve asked that they keep some copies on-hand should you wish to buy. They’ll ship to you quickly and with gratitude!