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Can't Wait to Get to Heaven (Paperback)

by Fannie Flagg (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Chatto & Windus (2 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0701181249
  • ISBN-13: 978-0701181246
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 351,910 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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`once more proves that Flagg "was put on this earth to write"'


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Combining her trademark charm with unabashed emotion and side-splitting hilarity, Fannie Flagg takes readers back to Elmwood Springs, Missouri, where the most unlikely and surprising experiences of a high-spirited octogenarian inspire a town to ponder the age-old question: Why are we here? Life is the strangest thing. One minute, Mrs Elner Shimfissle is up in her tree, picking figs to make jam, and the next thing she knows, she is off on an adventure she never dreamed of, running into people she never in a million years expected to meet, including Neighbor Dorothy (from Standing in the Rainbow) and her husband in the unlikeliest of places. Meanwhile, back home, Elner's nervous, high-strung niece Norma faints and ends up in bed with a cold towel on her head; Elner's neighbor Verbena rushes immediately to the Bible; her truck driver friend, Luther Griggs, runs his eighteen-wheeler into a ditch - and the entire town is thrown out of kilter and left wondering, "What is life all about, anyway?" Except for Tot Whooten, who owns Tot's Tell It Like It Is Beauty Shop. Her main concern is that the end of the world might come before she can collect her social security. In this comedy-mystery, those near and dear to Elner discover something wonderful: Heaven is actually right here, right now, with people you love, neighbours you help, friendships you keep. A plea for honest doubt and humanity in an over-certain world, "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven" is proof once more that Fannie Flagg "was put on this earth to write", spinning tales as sweet and refreshing as lemonade on a summer day, with a little extra kick thrown in.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars thought provoking..., 15 Aug 2007
By Sandy Island (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
I loved this book, It took me a while to get into but once I did I couldn't put it down. Elner reminded me so much of Ninny Threadgoode played by Jessica Tandy in Fried Green Tomatoes. I thought the book was thought provoking & comforting in what may lay 'beyond the grave' The characters came alive for me & all in all a very good read.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but just too sweet...., 15 Jun 2007
I have loved some of Fannie Flagg's other books, especially 'Fried Green Tomaotoes...', and was looking forward to this one. As always, an easy, pleasant read, but perhaps this time just a bit too easy. Fried Green T, "Welcome to the World Baby Girl" and even "Standing in The Rainbow" had enough edge for the sweeteness to work, but I found this one distinctly sacharine. Characters whom I enjoyed in other books seemed self-conciously quirky in this one, and the 'heaven' scenes made my skin crawl. If you just love Flaggs books as a safe place to go, this one will probably work fine, if you enjoy the stronger, more orginal side of her writing, I think this one may disappoint.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars duvet and hot chocolate book, 8 Jan 2007
By amanda (scotland) - See all my reviews
You probably know what your in for when you buy this book, but i was still totally enthralled. Yes its schmaltzy and happy but sometimes it's nice to read something that puts a real smile on your face and a warm cosy feeling inside, and much to my surprise this did it for me. So if your in the mood for a well written, lovely story i would highly recommend this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars another brilliant fannie flagg book
I always enjoy this author and I wasn't disappointed with this book. It could be a depressing story but as usual she includes humour. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. D. M. Woodward

5.0 out of 5 stars How could you fail to love this book?
I can't remember who recommended this book to me but I am so glad they did. There is no doubt that Fannie Flagg knows people: the characters in this book are just so right. Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Innes

5.0 out of 5 stars feel good book with heavenly recipes too!
Like other readers I found this book quite hard to get into. I put it down after the first few chapters and left it on my book shelf for months. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Daisy Real

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Wait to Get to Heaven
First Fannie Flagg I've read, but I have loved the movie Fried Green Tomatoes. Love it, if you have ever love and lost someone dear to your heart this book will give you a warm... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Susie J

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthy read.
Anyone who has read any of her books will love this one. Elner has a fall from a tree while collecting figs, it then transpires that she has died!!! Or has she? Read more
Published 18 months ago by DE Will

4.0 out of 5 stars A Weak Spot for Fannie Flagg
Everyone has weak spots when it comes to literature. I love the stories of Fannie Flagg or Patricia Neal to give her real name. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Peter Steward

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
I listened to the audio cassette version of this the reader was fantastic the story was so so beautiful and touching and also made you think. Read more
Published 21 months ago by mrs waters

5.0 out of 5 stars idealistic
Looking at the other reviews it seems that you will either love it or hate it. I loved it. It has an idealistic view of the world but I don't care, it's positive, spiritual and... Read more
Published 22 months ago by b.lops

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I have read all of Fannie Flagg's books and was looking forward to reading this one last Christmas over the holidays. However, I ended up not even finishing this one. Read more
Published 24 months ago by rmc

5.0 out of 5 stars Cant Wait to Get to Heaven
I have read and loved all Fannie Flaggs books . This one is my favourite. Dear lil old Elner Shimfissle is delightful as the old aunt who refuses to give up on life and causes a... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by adfan

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