A Redbird Christmas

Fannie Flagg has a way with words that makes you feel as if you live within the lives of her characters. Though the book is somewhat predictable, it is truly an enjoyable listen. So, put away your big boy/girl attitudes and go with the magic of the story.

A Red Bird Christmas is a Christmas tale for those who still have the spirit of wonder and awe. Even jaded demeanors will be softened by the experience of A Red Bird Christmas. When you listen to A Red Bird Christmas, expect a miracle because you get one -- a big one and several others for good measure.

The author reads the story in her own personal and intimate style. It is warm. It is homey. It is a story of miracles, love and redemption. The characters are real and special. They are people you know or wished you knew. It is story for the season. We all long, just a little, to be in Lost River.

After reading the story, Ms. Flagg talks about her own growing up, small towns and how she incorporates people she has known into her characters. This added a special insight into how Red Bird Christmas came about. I found it to be an edifying addition to the production.

This is an excellently produced audio book.

I?ve been a fan of Fannie Flagg?s writing since Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Caf?. Fannie really knows how to pull you into the story immediately and keep you there. She makes you laugh, cry and leaves you longing for more!! It?s another down home southern family story with a Christmas twist that you will absolutely LOVE! Just one warning, once you finish listening you will feel like you left your family behind. It leaves you longing for more and wanting to move to Lost River!! It?s read by Fannie herself who does a wonderful job of bringing the story to life. This book is one you?ll never forget! Thanks Fannie!!

Cozy and warm. Just what you need as the weather grows colder. Warm hearts all around. The needy and the unwanted become needed and wanted -- by one another. I didn't want it to end.

This book has already become a Tradition for my family. My wife and I love all of Fannie Flagg's books and this is our favorite. While on a long trip to a dreaded encounter, this book removed us from unpleasant thoughts and put us in a very sentimental and giving state of mind. The story draws you in with suspense then leads you to hope. By the end, you feel like your heart has swollen three sizes larger (a la Grinch), while you realize that your worries are so minor compared to the plight of others. Fannie Flagg has hit a home run with this Christmas story, and even the toughest of us have to feel a heart tug at one point or another during this tale. If you have any compassion in you at all, you'll find yourself silently praying for a miracle and hope by the mid-point of the book. I recommend it to all during the Holiday Season. It is due to become a tradition to all that love a good story, Holiday or not.

This is a delightful book, and appropriate for any season of the year. Fannie Flagg has once again shown us the excellent quality of her writing. I can hardly wait for her next novel.

While this book sounds as if it is a Christmas read, it really isn't. Flagg has written an easy to listen to story which will pull at your heart strings and leave you feeling better about the human race. I was captivated and recommend it for all ages.

I loved this book and didn't want it to end! What a great story made particularly enjoyable because it was narrated by the author!

This is the first Fannie Flagg book I've ever read or listened to, and I was delightfully surprised. The author's delivery was perfect for the heartwarming story. A great listen!

This is not only the first Fannie Flagg story I have listened to, it is also the first fiction story I have purchased from Audible. I needed a break from the dry non-fiction I so enjoy (currently listening to The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene).
The story was true to the other reviews I read. It was charming, light and even though somewhat predicatable, it way the easy listen I needed. I would highly recommend this audiobook to anyone needing a relaxing escape!