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Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
2 journalers for this copy...
Daisy Fay is the second book by Fanny Flagg that I read - and it was largely out of curiousity, because I enjoyed Fried Green Tomatoes so much. I did not imagine she could capture my heart so completely twice - but as I discover more and more of her work, I know this to be her wonderful gift.
Daisy Fay was supposed to be, for me, a simple diversion, something I had picked up to read between heavier fare. But Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man held surprises I hadn't expected. What I had thought to be a simple Sunday jaunt became instead a journey of delightful twists and surprisingly endearing characters.
This book made me laugh so hard that tears rolled down my face. But in the next moment it would make me sob with heart break. The situations that our young heroine faces with humor and courage could have broken a weaker person's spirit. And not only does she survive; she thrives! Daisy Fay possesses an inner strength that enables her to come out a winner. How could one not love such an innocent yet an insightful young woman? Kudos to Ms. Flagg for not giving us another typical victim of circumstance that cannot figure out how to pull herself up by her bootstraps!
I identified enormously with this testimony to humor as our saving grace in a crazy world. The uplifting quality of this story will stay with you long after you read the last page.
Some people want to compare Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man with Fried Green Tomatoes. Don't! It's unfair to both of these great stories. I loved them both for entirely different reasons. That's what makes a super author - and there is no doubt Fanny Flagg is this rare beast. Save a special spot in your bookcase for all her works. They deserve it.
Daisy Fay was supposed to be, for me, a simple diversion, something I had picked up to read between heavier fare. But Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man held surprises I hadn't expected. What I had thought to be a simple Sunday jaunt became instead a journey of delightful twists and surprisingly endearing characters.
This book made me laugh so hard that tears rolled down my face. But in the next moment it would make me sob with heart break. The situations that our young heroine faces with humor and courage could have broken a weaker person's spirit. And not only does she survive; she thrives! Daisy Fay possesses an inner strength that enables her to come out a winner. How could one not love such an innocent yet an insightful young woman? Kudos to Ms. Flagg for not giving us another typical victim of circumstance that cannot figure out how to pull herself up by her bootstraps!
I identified enormously with this testimony to humor as our saving grace in a crazy world. The uplifting quality of this story will stay with you long after you read the last page.
Some people want to compare Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man with Fried Green Tomatoes. Don't! It's unfair to both of these great stories. I loved them both for entirely different reasons. That's what makes a super author - and there is no doubt Fanny Flagg is this rare beast. Save a special spot in your bookcase for all her works. They deserve it.
I'm registering this old friend so I can lend it to another BCer and I hope it will bring her as much joy as it has done me.
Thanks jawin, I'm enjoying the book enormously . . . will journal when I've finished ;)
