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A heartwarming novel about secrets of youth rediscovered\, hometown memories\, and the magical moments in ordinary lives\, from the beloved a uthor of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop CafeBud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop with his mother\, Ruth\, church-going and proper\, and his Aunt Idgie\, the fun-loving hell -raiser. Together they ran the towns popular Whistle Stop Cafe\, known far and wide for its fun and famous fried green tomatoes. And as Bud often sa id of his childhood to his daughter Ruthie\, "How lucky can you get?" But sadly\, as the railroad yards shut down and Whistle Stop became a ghost to wn\, nothing was left but boarded-up buildings and memories of a happier t ime. Then one day\, Bud decides to take one last trip\, just to see what h as become of his beloved Whistle Stop. In so doing\, he discovers new frie nds\, as well as surprises about Idgies life\, about Ninny Threadgoode and other beloved Fannie Flagg characters\, and about the town itself. He als o sets off a series of events\, both touching and inspiring\, which change his life and the lives of his daughter and many others. Could these event s all be just coincidences? Or something else? And can you really go home again?
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