October Baby: A Novel [Paperback]

Eric Wilson (Author), Theresa Preston (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 1, 2012

A novelization of the acclaimed film that broke the box office top ten even in limited release, October Baby tells the inspiring story of college student Hannah whose increasing anxiety and sudden collapse point to the surprising circumstances of her birth. Hannah soon learns from her parents she was adopted and is the survivor of a failed abortion attempt.

Bewildered, angry, and confused, Hannah turns for support to her oldest friend, Jason. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, she 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 can be so much more than what we might have planned.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Eric Wilson is a New York Times best-selling author whose books include the novelizations the hit films Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof. His acclaimed suspense novels, including Dark to Mortal Eyes and The Best of Evil, explore earth’s tension between heaven and hell. Wilson lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters.

Theresa Preston cowrote the October Baby screenplay. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books; Mti edition (September 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433678470
• ISBN-13: 978-1433678479
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,040 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"Thriller aficionados should welcome this debut."
--Publishers Weekly

"A fast-paced page turner with contemporary, likable characters."
--Library Journal

"Wilson is set to leave his mark on the world of fiction."
-- Ted Dekker, NY Times bestselling author

Eric Wilson has been married for over twenty years, and is the father of two grown daughters. He has traveled in over forty countries. Eric is the author of sixteen published works that range from contemporary fiction to supernatural suspense:

1. Three Fatal Blows (Spring '13)
2. Alice Goes the Way of the Maya (novella - Dec. '12)
3. October Baby
4. Amelia's Last Secret (novella)
5. Two Seconds Late
6. One Step Away
7. Valley of Bones
8. Haunt of Jackals
9. Field of Blood
10. Fireproof
11. Facing the Giants
12. Flywheel
13. A Shred of Truth
14. The Best of Evil
15. Expiration Date
16. Dark to Mortal Eyes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! 50 thumbs up! February 18, 2013

By Christian Newby

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Being adopted before I was a year old, I have a similar story. Mine went a bit further to the point that 3/4 of a year ago I not only felt like I wanted to commit suicide, but If it wasn't for God stepping in a millisecond before I tried to commit suicide, I would be in he'll no doubt right now.
October Baby not only is something I can grasp onto knowing I'm not alone, but the messages found inside encourage me to look to my future,
"I'm alive for a reason."
The book itself is written so amazingly, and the story is 'moving' at a comfortable pace for me, unlike other books that go to slow, or to fast.
My emotions were most definitely matched at times or even more extreme than Hannah's was. At certain times If I was in that situation, which is probable, I definitely would of lashed out to her parents, and pull the 'I'm-not-a-minor-anymore' stunt.

I most definitely recommend this book to ALL adopted teens or even adults out there!

~God Bless~

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read! November 2, 2012

By Pat

Format:Kindle Edition

I saw October Baby several weeks before reading the book. I wondered if knowing the basics of the story would make the book less interesting, but it didn't interfere with enjoying the book at all. I loved how this novelization by Eric Wilson filled in many of the questions I had after watching the movie. He added so much to the characters, developing the feelings that must be there in this situation, and the questions one has when all of a sudden your world is not the world you thought it was. And it wasn't just Hannah's world that was turned upside down. Hannah's new knowledge drives a bit of a wedge between her and her adoptive parents as she searches for more answers. What did she find? Read it and find out!
I read October Baby while on a recent road trip and could hardly put it down. It's a great story and you will have all kinds of feelings as you read it. Besides being an enjoyable read, this book really caused me to think about some big issues and the many facets of these issues.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good! December 25, 2012

By Cheryl Troutwine

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I was surprised this was a movie before it was a book. I had read the movie description and was glad when it came out in a book. Very good story. Awesome story of mistakes and forgiveness. Well worth reading!!!