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The 12yearold moves there in the late 1960s to live with her kindly, wealthy greataunt tootie after the death of ceecees increasingly deranged mother and with the encouragement of her neglectful, distant father. Beth hoffman is a gifted storyteller whose debut book is a gem. A timeless coming of age novel set in the 1960s, saving ceecee honeycutt explores the indomitable strengths of female friendship, and charts the journey of an. Feb 09, 2012 im delighted that you enjoyed ceecees story. As the editor of the secret life of bees, i have read a lot of wannabe southern comingofage fiction.
Read beth hoffman s blogs and other content on the penguin community. Oct 26, 2010 saving ceecee honeycutt is a gem of a story, lovingly told. What did you think of the opening linesmomma left her red satin shoes in the middle of the road. Saving ceecee honeycutt steel magnolias meets the help in beth hoffmans new york times bestselling southern debut novel, saving ceecee honeycutt twelveyearold ceecee honeycutt is in trouble. Even when youre scared or think youre not ready your. Saving ceecee honeycutt, 97806700290, viking steel magnolias meets the help in this southern debut novel sparkling with. Steel magnolias meets the help in beth hoffmans new york times bestselling southern debut novel, saving ceecee honeycutt twelveyearold ceecee honeycutt is in trouble. Saving ceecee honeycutt audiobook listen instantly. Saving ceecee honeycutt beth hoffman, 2010 penguin group usa 320 pp. Now her unique flair for evocative settings and richly drawn southern personalities shines in her compelling new novel, looking for me. Luanne rice, bestselling author of the lemon orchard and little night a tender and touching debut.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saving ceecee honeycutt. Saving ceecee honeycutt by beth hoffman reading guide. Saving ceecee honeycutt is a heartwarming, tender, poignant and charming story, sprinkled with a whole lot of love. For years, she has been the caretaker of her mother, camille, the towns tiarawearing, lipsticksmeared laughingstock, a woman who is trapped in her longago moment of glory as the 1951. Author beth hoffman introduces her debut novel saving ceecee honeycutt, available from viking press on january 12, 2010. Saving ceecee honeycutt by beth hoffman hardcover book. For years, she has been the caretaker of her mother, camille, the towns tiarawearing, lipsticksmeared laughingstock, a woman who is trapped in her longago moment of glory as. Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. Like when a chapter of your life book is complete, your spirit knows its time to turn the page so a new chapter can begin.
Ceecee tries to escape from the harsh reality of her life by turning to books. The latest new york times bestseller by the beloved author of saving ceecee honeycutt beth hoffmans bestselling debut, saving ceecee honeycutt, won admirers and acclaim with its heartwarming story and cast of unforgettably quirky characters. F in hoffmans charming debut, cecelia rose ceecee honeycutt tells the story of her tragic life and the strong women who stepped in to save her. The 1960s southern setting and comingofage angle may remind readers of favorites like the secret life of bees not surprising, since it was bought by the same editorbut the episodic narrative style and bookish heroine will also bring to mind classics like anne of green gables. Summary steel magnolias meets the help in this southern debut novel sparkling with humor, heart, and feminine wisdom. Saving ceecee honeycutt book charlotte mecklenburg. For years, she has been the caretaker of her psychotic mother, camillethe tiaratoting, lipsticksmeared laughingstock of an entire town.
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