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Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man: A Novel (Paperback)

by Fannie Flagg (Author)
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“A hilarious, endearing novel.”
–Los Angeles Times

“SHEER UNBEATABLE ENTERTAINMENT.”
–Cosmopolitan

“UNFORGETTABLE AND IRRESISTIBLE.”
–Chattanooga Free Press

“SIDE-SPLITTINGLY FUNNY.”
–Cleveland Plain Dealer


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In Fannie Flagg’s high-spirited first novel, we meet Daisy Fay Harper in the spring of 1952, where she’s “not doing much except sitting around waiting for the sixth grade.” When she leaves Shell Beach, Mississippi, in September 1959, she is packed up and ready for the Miss America Pageant, vowing “I won’t come back until I’m somebody.” But in our hearts she already is.

Sassy and irreverent from the get-go, Daisy Fay takes us on a rollicking journey through her formative years on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. There, at The End of the Road of the South, the family malt shop freezer holds unspeakable things, society maven Mrs. Dot hosts Junior Debutante meetings and shares inspired thoughts for the week (such as “sincerity is as valuable as radium”), and Daisy Fay’s Daddy hatches a quick-cash scheme that involves resurrecting his daughter from the dead in a carefully orchestrated miracle. Along the way, Daisy Fay does a lot of growing up, emerging as one of the most hilarious, appealing, and prized characters in modern fiction.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Had no idea, Mar 12 2007
Having read "Fried Green Tomatoes," I thought THAT was her first book. I had no idea that "Daisy Fay" was. I kept thinking this was written after the adventures of Iddgie and the others, but no.

Basically the story of Daisy Fay Harper who runs away to "become somebody," in the spring of 1952, this book holds us as well as FGT and "Welcome to the World."

This book is at once funny and sad, knowing and entertaining. I highly recommend it along with the novels "Bark of the Dogwood" and "East of Eden."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Daisy Fay and the miracle book, Mar 9 2005
This book about Daisy will make you laugh, cry and just feel good about yourself no matter what your circumstance. it will lift up your spirits as you follow her through her escapades. all the characters are lively and fun to follow! if you have never read Flagg, start with this one. you cant go wrong! Upbeat, lively, moving, and well written, I was reminded at time of Jackson McCrae's work (think his "Children's Corner" or possibly some of Capote's works.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Miracle is right!, Jan 8 2005
My Southern reading list includes some of the classics you all know, and few you might not. My only criteria is that the book be absolutely fantastic, and the ones I've picked fall in that category easily, with "Daisy Fay" coming in first place. Here are the other ones:

Fried Green Tomatoes
The Children's Corner by Jackson McCrae
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Confederacy of Dunces

You can't go wrong with any of these in my opinion. Enjoy and pass them on!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasure
I'm usually one to stick with a tried and true bestseller like "Da Vinci" or McCrae's "The Bark of the Dogwood," but after reading mainly mysteries and... Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Wild, witty, and wonderful.
Eleven-year-old Daisy Fay Harper is the sassy narrator of Fannie Flagg's debut novel. Documenting her experiences growing up in a tiny Mississippi beach town, Daisy Fay writes... Read more
Published on April 18 2004 by sixyearsoutherner

4.0 out of 5 stars Touching and hilarious coming-of-age tale
Fannie Flagg wrote this one before striking it rich with Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café, and it's not as good as that show-stopper. Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by Peggy Vincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Book I've Ever Read
For sheer entertainment and a laugh-out-loud good time, this is the book to read. I think Fannie Flagg is always witty and heartwarming, but this, her first novel, has to be the... Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004 by Antoinette Klein

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sure Thing
If you like well-written "coming of age" books set in the south, such as "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Bark of the Dogwood" or "Secret Life of... Read more
Published on Feb 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!!!!!!
This was an absolutly wonderful book!! Daisy Fay is hilarious, as well as the other characters. Her father is a riot (besides the whole alcholic thing)!! Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by Mercedes L. Johnmeyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best!
I have read this book probably 1500 times. It is one of the best writtn books I have ever picked up. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Love Fannie Flagg...
She is a wonderful Southern story teller. Her characters have warmth and everything wonderful in life, with some spice mixed in. Read more
Published on Nov 4 2003 by Tonya Speelman

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh My!
This is not an serious book; It is an book with humour (and drama, sadness,and life's moment) I swore I ws going to hate it but read it and love it! Read more
Published on Oct 18 2003 by Sarah

5.0 out of 5 stars Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
I loved this book! i never liked reading until i read this book! its so funni how this little girl (daisy fay harper)makes you laugh at everything she does. Read more
Published on Aug 5 2003

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