Saving Ceecee Honeycutt

A Novel

By: Beth Hoffman

Narrated by: Jenna Lamia

Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Steel Magnolias meets The Help in this Southern debut novel sparkling with humor, heart, and feminine wisdom.

Twelve-year-old CeeCee Honeycutt is in trouble. For years, she has been the caretaker of her psychotic mother, Camille-the tiara-toting, lipstick-smeared laughingstock of an entire town-a woman trapped in her long-ago moment of glory as the 1951 Vidalia Onion Queen. But when Camille is hit by a truck and killed, CeeCee is left to fend for herself. To the rescue comes her previously unknown great-aunt, Tootie Caldwell.

In her vintage Packard convertible, Tootie whisks CeeCee away to Savannah's perfumed world of prosperity and Southern eccentricity, a world that seems to be run entirely by women. From the exotic Miz Thelma Rae Goodpepper, who bathes in her backyard bathtub and uses garden slugs as her secret weapons, to Tootie's all-knowing housekeeper, Oletta Jones, to Violene Hobbs, who entertains a local police officer in her canary-yellow peignoir, the women of Gaston Street keep CeeCee entertained and enthralled for an entire summer.

Laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching, Beth Hoffman's sparkling debut is, as Kristin Hannah says, "packed full of Southern charm, strong women, wacky humor, and good old-fashioned heart." It is a novel that explores the indomitable strengths of female friendship and gives us the story of a young girl who loses one mother and finds many others.

©2010 Beth Hoffman (P)2010 Penguin Audiobooks

Heartbreaking and Delightful!!!

Where does Saving Ceecee Honeycutt rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book ranks in my top 10! It's an excellent "listen"!! You are immersed in the fragrant grace and beauty of the South. I would love to have a great-aunt like Aunt Tootie!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Saving Ceecee Honeycutt?

I laughed out loud as the "cat-fight" unfolded during the Garden Party!!

Have you listened to any of Jenna Lamia’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Excellent performance by Jenna Lamia. I have also listened to her reading of "The Help"

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book will make you laugh and cry!!!

Like "Secret Lives of Bees"

A nice story, well set in the south, good characters, amusing. A good read, well read.

Like the story, like the audio

Would you listen to Saving Ceecee Honeycutt again? Why?

Yes, I would listen to it again. It is a great story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Saving Ceecee Honeycutt?

The progression of Ceecee's mother into her own world.

Who was the most memorable character of Saving Ceecee Honeycutt and why?

I liked Ceecee. She never gave up and found a family.

Uplifting

This was a sweet story about a young girl who's mother suffers from mental illness. After her mother's death she goes to live with her great aunt - who she does not know. While in her great aunt's care Ceecee makes new builds a new life.

Loved it!

What a precious book! Well written and perfectly narrated, I found myself laughing out loud and was brought to tears more than once. It's a sweet, light read.

Sweet southern story

Would you consider the audio edition of Saving Ceecee Honeycutt to be better than the print version?

Yes

What did you like best about this story?

The main character,s voice... Not on audible, but her demeanor, mannerisms, juvinile thoughts and ideas, etc

Great Listen!

I always enjoy books with strong women in them, and this one is no exception. I didnt know what to expect when I first read the overview, sometimes you just cant tell how deep or uplifting a book like this will be. The beginning of this book is a bit rough, but that is only because youre mad at some of the characters. Once it moves into the second half it is like a second chance, which is exactly what it is. I only had a couple of small gripes with the entire book, and they are too small to mention. It is a relatively light and easy listen, and if you want a feel good book, this is for you. Set in Savannah GA you get sucked into the women of the South in summer, and it is quite a summer to remember.

I highly recommend this book.

What a Hoot! This page-turner hit a Ten from me!!!

Saving CeeCee Honeycut had all the parts of a great novel. It pulled at my heartstrings as well as had me “rolling on the floor” throughout the book. I could not put it down!
Narration was also a Ten. Don’t miss this book!

Fun Summer Read

I enjoyed the story. The characters were familiar. The life lessons were touching. This is a good book for young adults

Love it!

I have listened to this sweet story twice now. Love the story, love the reader. It reminds me of Redbird Christmas, The Secret Life of Bees and The Help. CeeCee is taken out of a sad situation and raised by wonderful women who love her. I highly recommend it!