Maria Bello

This is very sweet, very raw, book. I’m not sure what I expected from it, but I’m happy that I bought it.

You probably know Maria Bello because she is an actress. But this book isn’t the typical memoir that I’ve been reading as of late. Instead of the story of her life, Ms. Bello shares with us her search for meaning within her life. The point of the book is to explore the labels we put on ourselves and others, and question what those labels mean.

She jumps right in, with a section show more called ‘Am I a Partner?’, where she examines what it really does mean to be a partner – is it your spouse? Do you have to be having sex with someone to consider them a partner? Are we limited to just one? Other sections explore religion, feminism, and resiliency.

The book offers some interesting ideas. I can’t relate to everything she says – her Catholicism and strong belief in that idea of the divine factors into many of the discussions – but I found a lot of value in her writing. It got me thinking about how I view myself and others, and where I can find strength.

Ms. Bello is so vulnerable and open, but I never felt like she was sharing too much. I wouldn’t go so far as to say this is a must-read, but I’m certainly glad I read it. show less

Fair warning this book discusses mental health and suicide/ suicidal ideation.

It was a wild ride going on this journey with miss Bello. If you are unfamiliar she took over as Evie in the third mummy movie of the original franchise.

This book is short. It is also not an easy read. It took me a full month to finish. It struck many chords for me. I learned reading this that I am not a traveller, and that's okay. If you are that's okay too.

This book is not a call to action. It is a reminder that show more acceptance is the only valid way to handle things you can't change. To accept something is the first step to fighting apathy and injustice. show less

Maria Bello is indeed a writer. Her voice is pure, honest, real. Her messages of compassion, finding meaning in life, dealing with the merits and God too, all spoke to me with profound grace. She would have been a great lawyer but I am glad she is "whatever" she is. I have always been in awe of her physical beauty. Her acting has always been so believably profound. This book explains why she can evoke so much on the screen. She is the real deal in her self examination. She has done the work show more to be her best with an amazing group of angels guiding her on the rocky road so she can help us all be more of what her mentors (those Angels) want us all to aspire to be. show less