I SAW THE MOVIE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES, AND LOVED IT. NOW I AM ABOUT TO READ THE BOOK, I'M SURE IT WILL BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT FROM THE MOVIE, BUT BEING IT WAS WRITTEN BY FANNIE FLAGG, I KNOW IT WILL BE GOOD READING. I CAN WATCH THE MOVIE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. IT'S ABOUT A TOWN CALLED WHISTLE STOP, AND MRS THREADGOODE SHARES MEMORIES WITH EVELYN COUCH ABOUT THE WHISTLE STOP CAFE IN THE 1930s IN ALABAMA. IDGIE AND RUTH OWNED THE CAFE, AND TREATED EVERYONE WITH SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. A FULL BREAKFAST WAS 25 CENTS, AND A FULL SUPPER WAS 35 CENTS. THEY WERE NOTED FOR THEIR BBQ CHICKEN AND RIBS. THEY SAY "THE SECRET IS IN THE SAUCE." THEY NEVER TURNED ANYONE AWAY, EVEN IF THEY WERE BROKE. BUT, THERE WAS LOTS OF GOSSIP, SORROW, AND LAUGHTER, THE NEWS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES, AND AN OCCASIONAL MURDER OR TWO. WELL, I'LL LET YOU READ IT FOR YOURSELVES, OR WATCH THE MOVIE. RIZZI
I loved that movie too! I have been meaning to read some of Fannie Flagg's books, but still haven't gotten around to that yet. I have so many books and so many authors I want to read, but never enough time. Hope you enjoy it, happy reading :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom and Mary love that movie! Thanks for stopping by and leaving all your nice comments! Project Runway on tonight ;)!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! I love that movie too. I must read the book..never have so I will put in on my to-read list..thanks for the suggestion my friend. Have a wonderful weekend.
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ReplyDeleteDid you know your cousin was in that movie.
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