Bella Rose Hunchback

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Born out of wed-lock to a rebellious teen-aged mother in an era when unwed mothers were uncommon, Bella Rose became known as he homeliest child the people of Homewood, Montana, had ever seen. Born with odd facial features and a club foot, she would later be stricken with poliomyelitis, resulting in further disability. Unsuccessful attempts to correct her severe spinal curvature defect resulted in even more damage to her face. A lonely and despondent teen-ager who had to endure the bullying by children and cruel stares of adults in her community, Bella Rose prayed for a miracle. She would have been happy to walk normally. To be rid of her “hunchback” would have been a bonus. To wish for even a common face that didn’t draw stares from strangers

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