Our book club meets every 3rd Thursday (with exceptions) of each month at 7:00 PM. Copies of the book are available at a discount to book club members in store. Please RSVP through Facebook, by phone, or in person.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday, June 20th 18th, 2019
My Sweet Vidalia by Deborah Mantella
A great review about the book:
“This is a most unusual and intriguing novel. The genres for this book are Fiction, Women’s Fiction and also has a Magical and Paranormal feel to it.
The story takes place in rural Georgia around 1955. In this book, the story is narrated by Cieli Mae, a baby that was still born to Vidalia Lee Kandal Jackson. Vidalia’s husband caused her to lose the baby through violent means. Cieli Mae survives in spirit and serves as a guide, conscience,support system, and storytelling of Vidalia .
These were hard times and there was poverty and discrimination. The descriptions of the trailer park, and the lack of conveniences were heartbreaking.
I find that the author describes the characters as complex and complicated. There seems to be a contrast in good and evil. Some of the characters have deep secrets. There is betrayal and loyalty.
I appreciate the way the author describes family, friends, love and hope. To quote the author, the spirit always has a choice.”. I would highly recommend this amazing novel told in a different perspective. “