A Redbird Christmas

A Novel

By: Fannie Flagg

Narrated by: Fannie Flagg

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of people 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.

©2004 Willina Lane Productions (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Flagg makes this down-home story about good neighbors and the power of love sparkle with wit and humor....Flagg is a gifted storyteller who knows how to tug at readers' heartstrings, winding up her satisfying holiday tale with the requisite Christmas miracle." (Publishers Weekly)

Great storytelling!

Loved this book ...chick full of endearing characters! It was a wonderful companion for a road trip.

Delightful

A relaxed, fun and very delightful audio book. I was afraid it was going to be a sad ending but it was not.

Awesome !!

What made the experience of listening to A Redbird Christmas the most enjoyable?

It was such a warm and comforting story, I've listened to it so many times when I couldn't sleep. Although this was written as a Christmas story, its my every day go to fill good kind of story.

What other book might you compare A Redbird Christmas to and why?

Standing In The Rainbow, by Fannie Flagg.

What about Fannie Flagg’s performance did you like?

Her voice, she's an intertaining reader.

If you could take any character from A Redbird Christmas out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Patsy, she stole my heart .(the little girl)

Any additional comments?

Although I wasn't happy at first with the idea the author was doing her own reading, and I had to get use to her southern twan, in the end, it was well worth the chance I took. Now I only by her audio books if she reads them ! I have most every book she's written in book form :)

Just beyond the bend...

Bought this as a CD many moons ago ..played it on a trip, passed it on to family and friends and the enjoyment was shared. May seem a bit disjointed at first - I had no clue that I would laugh out loud often as well as shed some tears. It is a good feel story. Blue bird of happiness has nothing on this Redbird!! (So now I bought it for Ipad to enjoy all over again!)

A Very Nice Pleasant Holiday Novel, Narrated by The Author

This is a fine holiday audiobook. It is narrated by the author. I am reading and listening simultaneously and I am really happy with this product. If you have read Fannie Flagg before, I would say that this is a typical, pleasant Fannie Flagg novel. It is set in the South and is mostly warm and folksy. It is not "high literature", but a nice pleasant reading / listening experience. Thank You...

Love This Story

This is the third time I have enjoyed A Redbird Christmas and it never gets old for me.
Fanny Flag has a keen way of story telling.
If you want a good Christmas story you won't go wrong with this one.

Sweet

This is a sweet story, perhaps a bit over the top at times, but overall I enjoyed it. It start at Christmas, goes through a year, and ends the next Christmas. Not my favorite Fannie Flagg, but I’m glad I read it and it’s a nice holiday read. Narration is fine. Interesting interview with Flagg at the end.

In my top 5 fiction books on Audible!

I absolutely adore this story. I love the way the author read the story to us. I think she did an amazing job. It took me back to bedtime or the classroom when a really an absolutely favorite teacher was reading a story to us. My mother was an also an animated storyteller. I absolutely adore Fannies accent, I used to live in the south and now I live out west and I really miss just the feeling the accent can you give me. So, I have my reasons for loving this book. But most of all I love this book because the story and the storytelling was amazing. The character development was wonderful. It was a precious story, but it certainly wasn’t sappy or Hallmark. I wish this book was longer! I will probably listen to this one more than once, and I never do that. Enjoy!

Bravo

Fannie Flagg is such a gift. Her stories uplift you and distract you from the worries facing our country.

Heartwarming story

This book is an absolute delight. It’s like a warm blanket on a cold night. It is full of Charm and loving characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it.