Hal, the hero of Give Your Heart a Break, thought he could be just as successful as Jack Benny or any of the other club acts gaining acclaim during the late 1940s, but comedy is a tough business and he really needed the support of the woman he loves, Nell. The ups and downs of an entertainer’s career are still a problem for the stars of today, just as it was for Hal and Nell. The arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Pete, drove Nell to the breaking point. Would she have the strength to find a way to both provide a safe home for her baby and still support Hal’s desire to be a successful entertainer? Read Give Your Heart a Break and see if Hal and Nell remind you of anyone you know today.