Finding My Bella Vita
A Story of Family, Food, Fame and Working Out Who You Are
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Pia Miranda
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Pia Miranda
About this listen
For years Pia Miranda has been stopped in the street by calls of, 'Found you!', forever linked to that character we all loved: Josie from Looking for Alibrandi. But playing Josie is only one small part of everything that has shaped the woman Pia has become.
As a child, her Nonna would tell her stories of the small volcanic island off Sicily she called home. Cannoli, curses and lighting a candle at church were as much a part of Pia's childhood as mouse plagues, her Aussie Nanna's lemon slice and cheering on South Melbourne at the footy with her Grandfather.
After chasing a childhood dream to become a ballet dancer (with a back-up plan of becoming a nun) she was cruelly shamed out of her leotard and into a new dream: acting. The rollercoaster ride of fame would see her travel the world and narrowly avoid a sky-high #MeToo moment. But after fame comes real life - work stress, career questions, money worries, relationships and heartbreak, love and marriage, illness and grief. Having grown up pinballing between her very Italian side and her very Australian side while trying to carve out a space all her own, Pia didn't realise how the push and pull of tradition had made her world all the richer.
Finally, setting foot on Vulcano to reconnect with her roots, Pia understands how all the parts of herself have made her the true survivor she is. Like her Nonna told her, every day on top of the earth is a good day.
Finding My Bella Vita is a charming, honest and uplifting memoir full of heart and humour that reminds us all of the two things that matter most - love and family. (A good cannoli and some Vegemite toast also rate pretty highly!)
©2023 Pia Miranda (P)2023 Hachette Australia Pty LtdWhat listeners say about Finding My Bella Vita
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- Anonymous User
- 17-06-2024
a story of a little woman with guts
mirrows the life of strong women in my life and gives me a insight to Pias life and work
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- Audreyvespa
- 10-10-2023
Loved Pia's story and read of her book
This is a wonderful story with the perfect balance of reality, insight and family. We all loved the movie that introduced us to Pia, and then seeing her win Survivor, was a rare insight into the true person she is. I heard Pia speaking on ABC Conversations a few weeks ago, when she introduced this book, and that same day I purchased it. Great to listen to Pia narrating she own story.
Well done!
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- Angela
- 17-10-2023
Pia you are a legend!
Such a great listen! So insightful and funny. So well written. I couldn’t stop listening. It made my day! Thank you Pia! Please write more books!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-03-2024
An enjoyable, gutsy story
My husband and I enjoyed listening to Pia’s story on our long holiday drive down south. We found ourselves compelled to watch the final episode of survivor after listening to the chapter on her survivor experience. We also rewatched Looking for Alibrandi (lots of fun, such a great film). Pia is down to earth and an absolute delight. So glad she shared her story with us 😊 look forward to seeing what she does next.
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- maria
- 20-02-2024
Honesty and passion in every word
Beautifully written and read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Well done everyone Pia your Nonna and parents would be proud.
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- Michael Scruse
- 10-10-2023
Great listen.
I enjoyed listening to Pia read to me on my morning walks. Loved all her stories. Laughed and cried and discovered we both have a deep love of The Talented Mr Ripley!
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- Anonymous User
- 04-06-2024
A breath of fresh air
Pia Miranda tells her story with a lightness and buoyancy, which, given some of the subject matter, seems like quite the achievement! This book was like a warm hug of nostalgia, coupled with the demeanour of an old friend telling you about what’s been happening lately. It was a breath of fresh air. Loved it
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- Nell Raphael
- 16-11-2023
Underwhelming
I found this book so damn boring! Struggled through til the end but it didn't get any better.
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