Rating: 4.5What it's about:
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. -taken from Barnes&Noble.com
My thoughts:
This is a charming story that's perfect for a light holiday read. Oswald leaves Chicago after his doctor tells him this will be his last Christmas. He ends up in a small southern town full of interesting and delightful characters. This town and the people in it help Oswald reverse his medical condition and he becomes part of the community. This book is a year in the life of Oswald and the small town of Lost River. The characters in this book are truly memorable and the story is heartwarming. This is a wonderful light-hearted holiday tale for all seasons.
1 comment:
Fannie Flagg? Isn't she from a game show on television?
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