Beth Hoffman Boeken

Set in the South, this debut novel intertwines themes of resilience and friendship as it follows a young girl's journey to find her place amidst family turmoil. With a blend of humor and heart, it explores the strength of women who support each other through life's challenges. The narrative captures the essence of Southern culture while delving into personal growth and the impact of community. Richly drawn characters and poignant moments create a touching story of empowerment and love.

A personal account, written by a journalist, of the financial struggles facing family farmers in America.

"Published in 2013 by arrangement with Viking, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc."--Title page verso.

When Camille Sugarbaker Honeycutt, the pretty but crazy 1951 Vidalia Onion Queen, dies suddenly, her twelve-year-old daughter CeeCee has barely a hope left in the world. To her rescue arrives Great Aunt Tootie in the most magnificent car CeeCee has ever seen, and she is whisked away to the storybook city of Savannah. For some flowers, Aunt Tootie holds, are born to bloom only south of the Mason-Dixon line and soon, among the sweet scent of magnolias and the loving warmth of Tootie and her colourful collection of friends, it looks as though CeeCee has arrived in paradise. But when a darker side to the Southern dream threatens this delicate, newfound happiness, Aunt Tootie and her friends must rally to CeeCee's aid. Warm yet heartbreaking, and generously spiced with humor, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt is the story of a girl who loses her mother but finds many others under a balmy Georgia sun.