A Redbird Christmas

A Novel

By: Fannie Flagg

Narrated by: Fannie Flagg

With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic.
Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.©2004 Willina Lane Productions; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

Praise for Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!

“Satisfying . . . [Flagg’s] faith in the healing power of small towns and family is refreshing.”
–People

“[Flagg] keeps it simple, she keeps it bright, she keeps it moving right along–and, most of all, she keeps it beloved.”
–The New York Times Book Review

“You’d have to be a stone to read Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! without laughing and crying.”
–The Christian Science Monitor

Easy, Fun, Magical Read

Fannie Flagg has a way with words that makes you feel as if you live within the lives of her characters. Though the book is somewhat predictable, it is truly an enjoyable listen. So, put away your big boy/girl attitudes and go with the magic of the story.

Great book not just for christmas

This was a very nice christmas story that went beyond christmas, it was actually 2 christmas', and the year in between them.

Oswald T. Cambell so named for the can of Tomato soup that was in his basket at the orphanage he was left at has just received some bad news from his doctor who tells him to get out of Chicago and head south. He ends up in Lost River Alabama after his doctor gives him an outdated brochure for a health spa that turns out burned down over 20 years ago. But what he finds is a quaint little town with more women than men. the town is full of characters and grocery store owner with a pet redbird.

This was a fun little book I don't always enjoy christmas books that are too sweet & sappy this one had just the right amount of both along with a really good story, Fannie Flagg has written a heartwarming, humorous story that I would recommend to anyone, especially if you like southern fiction.

I re-read this for our RL bookclub and decided to try it on audio read by the author she did a great job at the narration there were only a couple times when the cadence fell a bit and she had to take a breath at an odd time. I did enjoy this one just as much the second time around this is such a delightful story that has become a christmas tradition for me to read.

Highly recommend

Delightful!

I loved this book and didn't want it to end! What a great story made particularly enjoyable because it was narrated by the author!

Charming!

Thought I had made a mistake but 30 minutes into this book and I was hooked! A great listen just before Christmas!

Charming!

A wonderful bit of prose. My wife and I found this story to be heart warming and charming. It is reminiscent of Tom Bodet's "The End of the Road" or Andy Griffith's Mayberry. A thoroughly enjoyable small town story. Highly recommended!