The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Fannie Flagg


Audrey Boatwright is a strong independent woman, or so she thinks. She has been working as a telephone operator for the last ten years and treasure her independence like most people treasure their family's name. Then, one day a man shows up at her door with an opportunity that will change everything. Audrey Boatwright could be the star of a radio show, if only she can find out who this man truly is.

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop is the fictional story about Big George, an ornery and tough whistle-stop man who must learn to be a better businessman. He opens up a general store in 1928. The book tells the story of his struggle to improve his business and his family by learning how to be more civil during the Great Depression.

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop is a novel by Fannie Flagg, this audiobook is narrated by Fannie Flagg. The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop is a story about Faye Turner and her son, John Turner, and their time in a town called Whistle Stop. It takes place during the Depression and how the narrator, Faye, goes about convincing people to buy insurance with her Ponzi scheme despite the fact that she has no experience in insurance whatsoever.

In the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, home to a mere 3,000 people and the Juke Joint that has been there since 1875, life was pretty much as expected--until one night in 1951 when a young black man comes walking into the station. He's covering his head with an old felt hat and he's singing "Mama don't let your baby grow up to be a rock 'n' roll star." The town is in uproar and race relations take on a whole new meaning.

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop is a coming-of-age story about Mr. Ralston, an overweight, determinedly average high school student who won't take no for an answer and is loved by everyone.

The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop: A Novel is a story about the life of W.J. "Wonder Boy" Flagg. It tells his story from his childhood roots to his success as an artist and humble home in WhistleStop, Alabama. This was a well-written book that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the southern lifestyle and culture of the early 50s through 90s.

Published Date 2020-10-27
Duration 7 hours 56 minutes
Author Fannie Flagg
Narrated Fannie Flagg
Reviews
(26 Reviews)
Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Fiction & Literature
Parent Category Sagas, Contemporary Women

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