The Secret to Hummingbird Cake

. . . celebrates strong women and stronger ties. Its humor, poignancy, and a clash of sass will touch the heart. CBA ReviewsFriends since kindergarten, Carrigan, Ella Rae, and Laine thought theyd been through everything together. But when cancer threatens to rip the trio apart, their world spins in a way theyve never known before. Through it all, they search for the secret to the divine taste of hummingbird cakeand to friendships that never end. Perfect for fans of Dorothea Benton Frank and Kristy Woodson Harvey.In the South you always say yes, maam and no, maam. You know everybodys business. Football is a lifestyle not a pastime. Foodespecially dessertis almost a religious experience. And you protect your friends as fiercely as you protect your familyeven 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, theyre still almost inseparable as they handle the outrageous curveballs that life sometimes throwsfrom 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, youll experience the essence and the joy of true friendship with these strong women. And if youre lucky, you just may discover the secret to hummingbird cake along the way.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