The Secret to Hummingbird Cake, Celeste Fletcher McHale
The Secret to Hummingbird Cake, Celeste Fletcher McHale
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The Secret to Hummingbird Cake
A novel of strong women and even stronger friendships

Author: Celeste Fletcher McHale

Narrator: Nan Kelley

Unabridged: 7 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 02/09/2016


Synopsis

Friends since kindergarten, Carrigan, Ella Rae, and Laine thought they'd been through everything together. But when cancer threatens to rip the trio apart, their world spins in a way they've never known before. Through it all, they search for the secret to the divine taste of hummingbird cake--and to friendships that never end. Perfect for fans of Dorothea Benton Frank and Kristy Woodson Harvey.In the South you always say "yes, ma'am" and "no, ma'am." You know everybody's business. Football is a lifestyle not a pastime. Food--especially dessert--is almost a religious experience. And you protect your friends as fiercely as you protect your family--even if the threat is something you cannot see.In this Southern novel brimming with wit and authenticity, Laine, Carrigan, Ella Rae first met on the playground when they were five years old. Now, as adults, they're still almost inseparable as they handle the outrageous curveballs that life sometimes throws--from devastating pain to absolute joy.Humor mixes with heartbreak in The Secret to Hummingbird Cake as the three friends navigate everything from a devastating medical diagnosis to the rocky path of marriage. Through it all, you'll experience the essence and the joy of true friendship with these strong women. And if you're lucky, you just may discover the secret to hummingbird cake along the way.". . . celebrates strong women and stronger ties. Its humor, poignancy, and a clash of sass will touch the heart." --CBA Reviews"In a world where fake friendship is celebrated, it was most refreshing to read a story that defines what true friendship really is." --The Dallas Dozens Bookclub

About Celeste Fletcher McHale

Celeste Fletcher McHale lives on her family farm in Central Louisiana where she enjoys raising a variety of animals. Her hobbies include writing, football, baseball, and spending much time with her grandchildren. Website: fletchermchale.wordpress.com Facebook: FletcherMcHale Twitter: @FletcherMcHale  


Reviews

Goodreads review by Catherine on February 02, 2016

I am a first time user at Goodreads. I signed up so I could rate this book, The Secret to Hummingbird Cake. I read the other reviews to see exactly how it worked. After reading them, I wonder if we all read the same book or maybe I just wonder if we are all the Christians we claim to be. This was a......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on January 30, 2016

The Secret to HummingBird Cake is the best book I have read in a long time, which says a lot for an avid reader and reviewer. First, I will disclaim this; many readers will be off put by this book because of the REAL life junk that happens in the book. Yes, I said REAL life, you know the thing you a......more

Goodreads review by Karen on July 19, 2023

I read this in 2017. I am now bringing this sweet little book and this review to Goodreads. This is a fun read about friendship, family, forgiveness and letting go. This truly spins a loving tale about enduring female friendships in a small town in the Deep South without engaging in stereotypes or s......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on June 06, 2019

The beginning of McHale’s novel is a bit slow, but it gains momentum quickly. The book is filled with love, friendship and learning to hold on even when life is hard; but it is also about letting go. Thick with Southern charm, readers will warm to the characters and wish they were friends with these......more

Goodreads review by Regina on February 12, 2017

I have a tendency to read internet listacles about books, look up mentioned titles on GR to see their ratings, then add them to my TBR list if they have 4+ stars. At some point this book showed up on such a listacle and voila, TBR. I don't remember what the list was, but I do know this was the first......more