30 of 30 copies available
30 of 30 copies available
WINNER OF THE SOUTHERN BOOK PRIZE
Elmwood Springs, Missouri, is a small town like any other, but something strange is happening at the cemetery. Still Meadows, as itâs called, is anything but still. Original, profound, The Whole Townâs Talking, a novel in the tradition of Thornton Wilderâs Our Town and Flaggâs own Canât Wait to Get to Heaven, tells the story of Lordor Nordstrom, his Swedish mail-order bride, Katrina, and their neighbors and descendants as they live, love, die, and carry on in mysterious and surprising ways.
Lordor Nordstrom created, in his wisdom, not only a lively town and a prosperous legacy for himself but also a beautiful final resting place for his family, friends, and neighbors yet to come. âResting placeâ turns out to be a bit of a misnomer, however. Odd things begin to happen, and it starts the whole town talking.
With her wild imagination, great storytelling, and deep understanding of folly and the human heart, the beloved Fannie Flagg tells an unforgettable story of life, afterlife, and the remarkable goings-on of ordinary people. In The Whole Townâs Talking, she reminds us that community is vital, life is a gift, and love never dies.
Praise for The Whole Townâs Talking
âA witty multigenerational saga . . . [Fannie] Flaggâs down-home wisdom, her affable humor and her long view of life offer a pleasant respite in nerve-jangling times.ââPeople
âFannie Flagg at her best.ââThe Florida Times-Union
âIf thereâs one thing Fannie Flagg can do better than anybody else, itâs tell a story, and she outdoes herself in The Whole Townâs Talking. . . . Brilliant . . . equally on the level as her famous Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.ââThe Newport Plain Talk
âDelightful.ââThe Washington Post
âA ringing affirmation of love, community and life itself.ââRichmond Times-Dispatch
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