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Search - A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library)
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A Christmas Memory One Christmas The Thanksgiving Visitor - Modern Library Author: Taking its place next to Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood on the Modern Library bookshelf is this new and original edition of Capote's most famous short stories: "A Christmas Memory, " "One Christmas, " and "A Thanksgiving Memory." All three stories are distinguished by Capote's delicate interplay of childhood sensibility and recollectiv... more »
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Lesley S. reviewed A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library) on + 50 more book reviews
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If you haven't yet had the pleasure of savoring "A Christmas Memory" - I envy you. Seven-year old Buddy lives in rural Alabama with relatives, including his 60-something old-maid cousin, Sook Faulk, the resident oddball and his BFF. Each November, they scavenge ingredients like pecans from a nearby grove, break into the Fruitcake Fund - a stash of coins squirreled away throughout the year and hidden under the floorboards - and pay an annual visit to Mr. Haha Jones for the most important fruitcake component: illicit whiskey. 30 fruitcakes are then lovingly sent to "friends"...including President Roosevelt, people they may not have met but like anyway, and other assorted strangers considered worthy. Don't be surprised to find yourself looking forward to tagging along with Buddy and Sook each holiday season for some fruitcake, a shot of Whiskey, and a side of true Southern charm.
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Robyn S. (handyrae) reviewed A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library) on + 6 more book reviews
A Christmas Memory is a well written, beautifully presented picture of the rural south. However, it's quite possibly the saddest book I have every read. I was literally sobbing at the end.
Sharon C. (sharonc9630) reviewed A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library) on + 63 more book reviews
As usual Truman Capote does not disappoint. Tender and heart touching read.
Shanna V. (shanna71) - OK reviewed A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, The Thanksgiving Visitor (Modern Library) on + 145 more book reviews
very good & easy, light hearted read/ highly recommend
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