Real Magnolias: Stories of Southern Women Finding Hope, Love, and Laughter

Real Magnolias was the most encouraging book I have read! It reminded me that I am not alone on this journey. There are friends around me who are going through the same situations and struggles in their lives. This book is about REAL women who share what makes them continue toward their walk with Christ. There is a lot to be said for women who enourage each other. Becky Freemen is a very unselfish writer who let these women tell their life story. Life stories that we all can relate too. Stories that are full of laughter, tears and hope for tomorrow.

My best friend and I sat in my living room reading this book to each other. We only paused long enough to grab some brownies from the kitchen and snag a box of Kleenex before diving back into the wonderful world of the Georgia Girls. We agreed that we felt like we went on the retreat with those women. We laughed and cried....sometimes these emotions even overlapped! It was truly wonderful. I've read nearly all of Becky Freemans books and once again she has succeeded in making me feel special as a woman, not on my own merit; but by just knowing that we all depend on Gods grace anyway.

I'm a Becky Freeman fan and have read all of her books. While her humor always brings a refreshing "out-loud" laugh, she has the ability to bring the reader into "deeper waters." This book is definately not the "shallow-end" kind of swim. I made the mistake of reading from it while in the plane on a business trip. The flight attendant asked me if I was all right--at least he got me a kleenex. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys true-life stories about average women with an above-average inner strength. These gals may never make the front page of the news or be featured in the National Enquirer, but their stories are worth reading--ala "Chicken Soup" variety. Thanks for the refreshing swim, Becky, but next time, you need to put a "hanky warning" on the cover.

I'm a California girl (by way of Wisconsin) and I loved this book! As Dolly Parton's character Truvy says in the movie "Steel Magnolias" "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion." There was definitely some laughter--through tears--going on as I read it. Funny, poignant, and heartwarming. When I finished, I too wanted to meet each woman. I enjoyed their true, inspiring stories, and their candor in sharing them with Becky--who is open, warm, funny (and scatter-brained) aka, real. You go, girl!

Becky Freeman has done it again with her latest--REAL MAGNOLIAS. Her optimism at times of social disaster results in hilarity, spreading sunshine on the gloomiest day and causing the reader to burst aloud with laughter. God bless Becky Freeman for the cheer she brings to others by sharing her scatter-brained antics. I've ordered several copies to share with family and friends.