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Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)
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With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic.
Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.
Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.
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Kellie S. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was really Hollywood. It’s a story of a small Alabama town and it’s people. It’s short and sweet. This old man finds out his emphysema is worse and he could only have a year to live so he moves from Chicago to this town in Alabama. The redbird is a cardinal the only store owner rescues as a baby and tames. A little girl befriends the bird. Turns out the little girl was left with this woman and the woman doesn’t want her so one of the old ladies of the town takes her in. The story is cute and light. The ending, for me, was too happy. But, it was enjoyable.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A delightful tale about everyday types of people.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fannie Flagg is an extremely good writer. This story has her usual wonderful characters. Oswald T. Campbell, an orphan named after a can of soup, is told he has only a short time to live. He heads south, hoping to maximize the time he has left. He moves to a small town where he meets all the colorful locals, along with a redbird and a young crippled girl. And miracles happen.
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This was such an uplifting book! Fannie Flagg has written another outstanding piece!!
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This book was funny, sad at times, and very heartwarming
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
After a serious diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald Campbell finds himself in Alabama and discovers the healing touch of a small town community. A very inspirational read.
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This is SUCH a wonderful story. You never know what God has in store for you! It is a story of life, family, love, redemption, a small town, and several lost souls. WONDERFUL!!
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Fannie Flagg IS the voice of the Southern Woman Novel! Now she is the voice for a certainly non-typical, Southern Man. A 50-something life-long failure is told by his doctor that his time left is limited; so he heads South for a better climate in which to die. Who he meets, how he reacts and what happens as his life is changing will simply GRAB your heart. Fannie Flagg has a way of developing characters AND situations that you can really put into your heart. You will want to head South and meet these people. Every book she has written is a literary love-letter to the South. And lucky us - we get to peek over her shoulder and read them! Please read this book! You won't be sorry!
Bonnie S. (Welllll...let's say I thought this book was cute. That's about it. And I really like Fannie Flagg.
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