Delightful. True deep Southern story.
346250
Could no put it down.  Laughed the whole time.  Characters outrageous, humor abounds and story is riveting.  Love the writing style.
1403944
A wonderful story of human and ocean life  blending together in true southern fashion.  Joy, laughter,hsappy tears, sad tears

True heartwarming story blending the joys of sharing sea and ocean life in true southern fashion!  Happy and sad, tears of joy and sadness bring this novel a must read!
1297420
This is probably the best story that has ever been written about courage and commitment in the deep South. Atticus sets a wonderful example for his children. It also sensitizes the reader to people among us who are very "different" and shy, yet very good people.
2624058
Great characters.  As a pastor's wife who has been on the other side it rang true. I really like southern authors.
296218
This is the kind of book that I never want to end.  Southern writing at its best.  Miss Kincaid definately knows her southern people and southern humor. The characters in this wonderful book will stay with me for a long time.  Berry is precious.  I wanted to be her friend & help her along the difficult paths that she had to take.  Please more like this Ms. kincaid.
60331
Wonderful story about life, love, redemption, friends, depression, and the old south.  For those that love a good , easy-to-read novel, this can't be beat.
2176716
Like any good Southern story, about any good Southern family this one has a lot to say. Bless their hearts!
1529436
A great read, even if you're not from the South. But being a born Southerner, it brings back lots of memories. Love it.
1782665
I liked this book very much. Set in Alabama, it rang true to my southern "ears," bringing back much of what I remembered, although I lived in Richmond, Virginia.
The characters were engaging, and beautifully drawn. These children, with all of their mischief, seemed like kids I remembered, myself--although I was never so brave as they! They came up against formidable grown ups, and became wiser for everything that befell them. I loved the change in the way they came to see the pastor in the church, very much!
I look forward to more from this author.
399880
I just love this book. If you like old southern songs and stories about them. you will like it too.
2408106
Really, really loved this book. Being a southern belle myself, I love when I can step into a book and read about southern hospitality that's not what non-southerners THINK it's like. Sure, main character Savannah may have grown up privileged, but it doesn't define her. She faces the same insecurities and deficiencies as the rest of us poor saps, and there's something refreshing about a character who is flawed and relate able.
Her sexy Aussie love interest is absolutely delicious.....'nuff said.
This is a perfect beach book - escapism at its finest.
Mature content, so I wouldn't recommend for readers under age 17.
2533795
Loved the characters, loved the story, great book. If you know "southern" people you will be wildly entertained by this book.
947467
A faboulous read. The characters were well developed , the story flowed well throughout, a totally wonderful read. So hard to believe that this this was the way of life in the south.
555119
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this southern novel.  So much accuracy on the social mind set of a small town.  I burst into tears upon reading the last few words of this book.
602658
the woven relationships are wonderfully conceived.  new love, parents, friends.  how family is not always blood related.  loyalty, respect of self and others clearly shown in young love from our southern faith and parents teachings.  hooray for this story.  cant wait for the
4162506
Really enjoyed this book. This story was funny, sad, heartwarming, and full of southern charm. The author's description of the characters and hometown life were wonderful. Even if I had not lived in this area all my life, reading of these places in her story she makes it easy to visualize the places and events as they unfold. Mrs. Gay is a talented writer. I am looking forward to reading more of her work.

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4904220
Mother's Day is a delightful book.  The southern setting, folkways, cooking, and family relationships are reminiscent of Eudora Welty's fiction. Although there are underlying currents of human frailties -- deceit, bitterness, and abandonment -- love and compassion generally trump the shortcomings of the characters.  I didn't want to put this book down until I had read all the stories -- and I didn't.