The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion

A Novel

By: Fannie Flagg

Narrated by: Fannie Flagg

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

The one and only Fannie Flagg, beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café, Can't Wait to Get to Heaven, and I Still Dream About You, is at her hilarious and superb best in this new comic mystery novel about two women who are forced to reimagine who they are.

Mrs. Sookie Poole of Point Clear, Alabama, has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to relaxing and perhaps traveling with her husband, Earle. The only thing left to contend with is her mother, the formidable Lenore Simmons Krackenberry. Lenore may be a lot of fun for other people, but is, for the most part, an overbearing presence for her daughter. Then one day, quite by accident, Sookie discovers a secret about her mother's past that knocks her for a loop and suddenly calls into question everything she ever thought she knew about herself, her family, and her future.

Sookie begins a search for answers that takes her to California, the Midwest, and back in time, to the 1940s, when an irrepressible woman named Fritzi takes on the job of running her family's filling station. Soon truck drivers are changing their routes to fill up at the All-Girl Filling Station. Then, Fritzi sees an opportunity for an even more groundbreaking adventure. As Sookie learns about the adventures of the girls at the All-Girl Filling Station, she finds herself with new inspiration for her own life.

Fabulous, fun-filled, spanning decades and generations, and centered on a little-known aspect of America's 20th-century story, The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion is another irresistible audiobook by the remarkable Fannie Flagg.

©2013 Fannie Flagg (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“A beautifully told tale, world-class humor, and characters who live forever in a grateful reader’s world. Fannie Flagg keeps getting better and better. The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion proves it.” (Pat Conroy)

“Flagg spins another charming tale of the peaks and valleys of everyday life.... If all the self-help books that promote ways to ‘find yourself’ were stacked in an enormous pile...none would approach the sweet wisdom with which Flagg infuses The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion. And neither could they match the author’s essential kindness, nor her unwavering tenderness toward and belief in humanity, despite all its foibles and foolishness. She understands, but she does so with love.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“The kind of story that keeps readers turning pages in a fever... There are plot twists, adventure, heartbreak, and familial love in spades.” (Publishers Weekly)

Ms.Flagg, great author, get another narrator

This is another book I bought because it was recommended by Audible. It was lovely to see Sookie come into herself and learn to define herself outside of her mother. That can be very difficult for today's women let alone for a 60 year old after a big shock. I am in my 50's and have been fed a select history of what women were like back in the war years. I believe that what Ms. Flagg has portrayed is more realistic than what we've been told. I really like the story through the years about how most towns were settled and how people were able to work together to overcome adversity. I'm sure there was pettiness and selfishness, but I think that for the most part people worked together. That being said, while the story was very strong, narration was not good sometimes. The inflections especially when reading the chapter headings were inconsistent. I realize that the author wanted to read her own book and I don't blame here, but maybe next time have a younger woman for the Midwest read the Fritzie parts. She was fine for Sookie. But some of the voices of the younger character may have been better served with another narrator. I listened to her previous books and loved it. I loved this book as well. I'm hoping to get another good recommendation.

Most annoyingly stupid character ever?

Sweet, somewhat interesting story. However, the character of Sookie has GOT to be one of the most annoying characters ever. Her stupid whining almost made me not finish listening to the book. Luckily, the character of Fritzie was likeable enough to make me finish.

Good story.

Very cute story, loved the Fritzi character. Skokie was so dramatic😄 at times. Good read. Great example for young ladies.

Great Listen

Any additional comments?

I loved the tone and feeling of this book. It was exactly what I was looking for -- warm, thoughtful, emotional and compelling. I've started listening to all of Flagg's books but this one is my favorite so far.

Love southern stories

I live in the south so I love to hear southern stories. Some of the characters reminded me of people I know . I did like listening to the story in a normal southern accent not the overdone ones you usually come across.

Loved it!!!

What a fun, heart-warming story! I always enjoy Fannie Flagg's books! She is great at capturing the human spirit!

the best keeps getting better....

Where does The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I think this is one of the most riveting books I have listened to. Ms. Flagg has nailed the characters, brought the story full circle, and slam dunked the OMG factor.

What other book might you compare The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion to and why?

there is none to compare.

Any additional comments?

This is a solid winner in every aspect.
great story, terrific characters, and a delivery that causes nail biting.

Absolutely could not be better.

Even my husband enjoyed it

Several years ago, I got my husband hooked on listening to audiobooks in the car. He has always listened to mysteries, but he loved this one. I would find him sitting in the car just listening to it.

Wonderful way to learn some history of WWII

This was an interesting story of a little known part of the war effort during World War II. Wonderful narrator.

This was an amazing book!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved all of the characters, the storyline, and the simple southern charm. Parts of it were laugh out loud funny. I read the book and listened to it within a short period of time. I had a hard time putting the book down & that’s saying a lot since I don’t normally like to read. The narration was excellent. Fannie Flagg quickly became one of my favorite authors.