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Caney Paxton wanted his cafe to have the biggest and brightest sign in Eastern Oklahoma - the "opening soon" part was supposed to be just a removable, painted notice. But a fateful misunderstanding gave Vietnam vet Caney the flashiest joke in the entire state. Twelve years later, the once-busy highway is dead and the sign is as worn as Caney, who hasn't ventured outside the diner since it opened. Then one blustery December day, a thirtyish Crow woman blows in with a three-legged dog in her arms and a long-buried secret on her mind. Hiring on as a carhop, Vena Takes Horse is soon shaking up business, the locals, and Caney's heart...as she teaches them all about generosity of spirit, love, and the possibility of promise - just like the sign says.
A feel-good story centered in America's heartland, where dreams can still come true and people still care enough about each other to give a leg up when it is needed. A wonderful inspirational book that causes chuckles and tears.
A feel-good story centered in America's heartland, where dreams can still come true and people still care enough about each other to give a leg up when it is needed. A wonderful inspirational book that causes chuckles and tears.
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This was a very entertaining read. The book contained a eclectic cast of characters, each of which had a storyline that kept you turning pages to see what happens next to them. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another great book by Billie Letts! A HEARTWARMING STORY!
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Caney Paxton wanted his cafe to have the biggest and brightest sign in Eastern Oklahoma - the "opening soon" part was supposed to be just a removable, painted notice. But a fateful misunderstanding gave Vietnam vet Caney the flashiest joke in the entire state. Twelve years later, the once-busy highway is dead and the sign is as worn as Caney, who hasn't ventured outside the diner since it opened. Then one blustery December day, a thirtyish Crow woman blows in with a three-legged dog in her arms and a long-buried secret on her mind. Hiring on as a carhop, Vena Takes Horse is soon shaking up business, the locals, and Caney's heart...as she teached them all about generosity of spirit, love, and the possibility of promise - just like the sign says.
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A good read, interesting characters, twists and turns that keep you turning the pages.
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Billie Letts paints her characters so beautifully! I laughed and I cried. I thought of the characters for days after I finished the book. Very satisfying.
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"A touching story of people who discover the true meaning of home in the most unlikely of places."
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I think this book was better than "Where the Heart Is" and I loved that book! It has a silly title, but the story is anything but silly. The honest approach which the story is told makes it entertaining, but the story line carries the book!
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Great Billie Letts book. Different, but heartwarming.
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Another endearing story. Billie Letts's voice is unmistakeable.
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This is a book by Billie Letts, who also wrote "Where the Heart Is" and "Shoot the Moon." From the back: Caney Paxton wanted his cafe to have the biggest and brightest sign in Eastern Oklahoma - the "Opening Soon" part was supposed to be just a removable, painted notice. But a fateful misunderstanding gave Vietnam vet Caney the flashiest joke in the entire state. Twelve years later, the once-busy highway is dead and the sign is as worn as Caney, who hasn't ventured outside the diner since it opened. Then one blustery December day, a a thirtyish Crow woman blows in with a three-legged dog in her arms and a long-buried secret on her mind. Hiring on as a carhop, Vena Takes Horse is soon shaking up business, the locals, and Caney's heart...as she teaches them all about generosity of spirit, love, and the possibility of promise-- just like the sign says.
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