Bedford Falls: The Story Continues
Sixty-two years after that remarkable Christmas of 1945, when George Bailey realizes he really did have a wonderful life, his grandson and namesake has forgotten the lessons his grandfather taught him. Young George is living in New York City, building shoddy apartment buildings, kicking elderly renters out of their homes, and neglecting his wife and children. He’s become one of the richest and meanest men in town. But during Christmas of 2007, his life falls apart, and only the angel Clarence (who now has his wings) can help him. But will George listen?
Meanwhile, back in Bedford Falls, new incarnations of Old Man Potter are slowly but surely destroying everything the Bailey family sacrificed so much to protect.
In Bedford Falls: The Story Continues, readers learn what happened to George and Mary Bailey, their children, the Martinis, Violet Bick, Henry F. Potter, and the other residents of Bedford Falls. In the decades since the Second World War, new immigrants have moved to town, looking for a safe place to rear their children. They—like those who came before them—must learn the importance of of sticking together in a crisis, and standing firm against those who` put greed above the good of Bedford Falls.
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It’s a Wonderful Life, as directed by the late Frank Capra has one of the most over-the-top happily-ever-after endings ever. But what happened to those characters next? Bedford Falls: The Story Continues brings you the next chapter in their lives. Here is what readers have to say:
“I’ll admit I don’t usually read classic work continuations written by people other than the original authors. It just doesn’t feel authoritative enough to me, like, “Who’s to say that’s what did or should have happened next? I could make up my own continuation too, and it may or may not match what was in the original author’s heart.”
However, the affirmation of an actual cast member from It’s a Wonderful Life is what moved me to step outside of my usual boundary and read this book. And, my goodness gracious—am I ever glad I did.”
NadineC.Keels – LibraryThing
I was a little worried that the follow-up story to my favorite movie might end up being campy. I was thrilled. It was just perfect. It flowed well and it respectfully made callbacks to the movie without over doing it. You will not be disappointed.
Patrick – GoodReads
Bedford falls is a heart warming tribute to “It’s a Wonderful Life”. The story develops a bit slowly but it is well worth the wait. The trials and tragedy’s that befall the families as well as the response of the characters will leave you with smiles and tears. This was a worthy successor to the Christmas classic.
Steven Hubbard – Amazon
Bedford Falls: The Story Continues is Anne Morse’s first novel.
