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Finding Wonderful: Hopeful Lessons from Jimmy Stewart and It's a Wonderful Life
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Expected 3 Nov 26Love It's a Wonderful Life? No one got more from it than star Jimmy Stewart, who credited the film with giving his life new purpose post-World War II service. Learn the lessons on faith, community, kindness, and more from Stewart and the iconic film with this inspiring gift book.
Beloved star and one of Hollywood’s greatest actors, Stewart achieved fame, fortune, and acclaim—but found that none of it guaranteed happiness. Leaving it all behind to serve as a combat pilot in World War II, he returned home changed by loss and searching for meaning. But while filming the perennial Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life, Stewart learned how to heal and live with gratitude and grace with the help of friends, faith, and purpose. Drawing on his life and words, as well as iconic moments from It’s a Wonderful Life, this book explores how the actor who embodied decency on screen lived it off-screen, too. Endorsed by the Stewart estate and featuring little-seen photos throughout, Finding Wonderful is a heartfelt series of essays that capture the virtues and values of a man who discovered that the secret to a wonderful life has nothing to do with fame—and everything to do with love, service, and simple goodness.
Beloved star and one of Hollywood’s greatest actors, Stewart achieved fame, fortune, and acclaim—but found that none of it guaranteed happiness. Leaving it all behind to serve as a combat pilot in World War II, he returned home changed by loss and searching for meaning. But while filming the perennial Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life, Stewart learned how to heal and live with gratitude and grace with the help of friends, faith, and purpose. Drawing on his life and words, as well as iconic moments from It’s a Wonderful Life, this book explores how the actor who embodied decency on screen lived it off-screen, too. Endorsed by the Stewart estate and featuring little-seen photos throughout, Finding Wonderful is a heartfelt series of essays that capture the virtues and values of a man who discovered that the secret to a wonderful life has nothing to do with fame—and everything to do with love, service, and simple goodness.
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Expected publication November 3, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I was lucky to receive a copy of "Finding Wonderful" from NetGalley. I am a big fan of JImmy Stewart. and "It's a Wonderful Life" is one of my favorite movies. So happy to see a book that touches on the movie and writes about parts of Jimmy Stewart's life. the book ties in the movie and compares it to the actor's life. So chapters on family, work ethic, religion. HIs years fighting for our country in World War 2. and many other parts of this wonderful actor's life and ties to the movie. I have read before that It's a Wonderful LIfe is his favorite movie he filmed. I can see why. I was happy to read this nice book that talks of parts of this terrific actor's life and this Wonderful movie I watch every year.
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