Praise for One Baby Rose

“Jim Bello’s novel invites the reader to be present to the intimate lives of those struggling to make sense of life in a culture of death. There are novels, perhaps all by feminist authors, that attempt to delve into the psychological and sociological consequences of abortion, the only places where secularism can hope to find meaning. Bello takes the reader to deeper considerations, for he writes as a Catholic novelist and thus enjoys the full perspective of human life. That total picture allows him to enter the spiritual core of his characters. Without sacrificing their flesh and blood reality, Bello is able to plumb the depth of their souls, the place where one confronts sin and forgiveness and the acceptance or rejection of God’s love – the only things that, in the end, really matter.”

Raymond Dennehy, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy, University of San Francisco

Author of Anti Abortionist At-Large: How to Argue Intelligently About Abortion and Live to Tell About It

“One Baby Rose is a great story for all Christian book lovers. It is a truly human story with a thoroughly Catholic Christian foundation. It is an inspiring journey of wounded travelers making their way toward Christ. One Baby Rose helps believers appreciate life and faith as gifts to be shared. It is a superb read…”

David J. Wilson

Catechist and Author of A practical Guide for Imparting the Faith: Comprehensive Catechesis

“One Baby Rose is the debut novel by Jim Bello, a Catholic deeply involved in the right-to-life movement at both the local and national level. One Baby Rose could certainly be called a “right-to-life” novel as it explores the issues of both abortion and euthanasia, but it is much more than that. It is also a well-crafted tale complete with romance and suspense. It is a page-turner that will make you eager to find out what happens next.”

Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

Editor of The Spiritual Woman Newsletter

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