Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

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Summary: What a delicious romp!
Review: This is a book that has been sitting on my shelf for years and I finally pulled it down and read it because a friend told me it was one of her favorite books. I am sorry I waited so long but very glad I finally read it.

This book is a delight! It is fun and it is also in a wry way a window to the foibles, loves, kindnesses and evils of a time past. And a parable about the tenacity of the human spirit.

It is the story of two women who meet in the 80's. Mrs Threadgoode, in her 80's telling the story of her life and the Whistle Stop Café to Evelyn who is depressed, unhappy and eating her way through a sad middle age. Mrs Threadgoode's life and the characters that people it are fascinating and the story is filled with humor, drama and heartache.

Through the ministry of the stories of the Whistle Stop Café, Evelyn is rejuvenated and inspired to face the challenges of her life while her company and attention adds pleasure to the waning years of Mrs Threadgoode.

Fun, fun, a wonderful read!