Behind Bella: The Amazing Stories of Bella and the Lives it's Changed

by Tim Drake

Profusely illustrated with many photos from the acclaimed movie and the making of it, this beautiful deluxe volume provides a behind-the- scenes look into the beloved, award-winning feature film from Metanoia Films. Much more than the typical book about a movie, this work presents compelling, never before told stories from the producer, director, actors and others involved in the film's production, and also movingly portrays the deep impact that a motion picture can make on its audience. The movie, with its beautiful life affirming message, has saved at least 14 children whose parents were planning to dispose of them through the horror of abortion. This book tells the remarkable story of how these children were saved through the powerful message of the film, and what can happen when we say yes to life and yes to God. The book includes inspiring insights and stories from famous and common people about how this film touched their lives. The lavish photos and lovely book design, combined with the book's stirring messages, make this a wonderful collector's book and a perfect gift book.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 2008

About the author

Tim Drake currently serves as executive director of Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center. He is an award-winning journalist and author. He spent 13 years as journalist and editor with the National Catholic Register. His articles have appeared in publications such as Faith and Family magazine, Catholic Digest, Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic World Report, Catholic Exchange.com, Columbia Magazine, Gilbert! Magazine, This Rock Magazine, Legatus magazine, and many others. Tim has been a guest on both television and radio. He has appeared on FOX News, Vatican Radio, Sirius/XM Radio, EWTN, and Relevant Radio.

Tim has published seven books - his most recent being the children's illustrated story, "The Attic Saint", (Emmaus Road Publishing, 2019) - and has contributed to several others. He resides in Saint Joseph, Minnesota.