The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder Audiobook

" I was a little wary at first, the dust jacket description was weird and off putting to say the least. But I've enjoyed Wells other novels so I plunged in. So far, so good. "

" Wasn't sure I would end up liking this book when I started it, but I fell in love with Calla Lily Ponder and her magic hands. Loved the hints of Paganism throughout the book and I loved how Calla's life ended up working out! "

" I loved this book, as much as the Ya ya books! "

" I was a bit disappointed with this book. Rebecca Wells usually delivers stories that have me re-telling to all who will listen. The protagonist is typically a very strong, witty and callous female. Calla is just a little too sweet. To make this a successful book, she needed more edge. This was a little to "chicken soup for the soul" for me. "

" Needed a Southern infusion and this was it. Yea! "

" This is a good long Louisiana story. The characters are developed over decades and there is, of course, a long love story which is one of the plots which keep you going. Unfortunately, it is the same tale with a different group of characters. There was nothing to make me want read it again. Similar to a Nicholas Sparks book, without the N.C. locale. Worth reading if you need a novel to keep you entertained on vacation. "

" I enjoyed Rebecca Wells' book about Calla Lily Ponder. It was a sweet story about a girl growing up in a small, Louisiana town who experiences love, tragedy, and forgiveness. Calla is a very determined girl who knows what she wants and accepts nothing less than happiness. A refreshing story. "

" The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder reads like a slow hot Louisiana summer day. Beautiful, and although a little slow, the story is warm and cozy. I enjoyed this book and was glad to see another good book by Rebecca Wells. "

" "Lighter" than her other books, I still thoroughly enjoyed it and could hardly put it down. "

" What a pleasant, enjoyable read. "

" Loved it!! A tear jerker, but worth it. Calla's mother dies when she is 16 and she eventually becomes a hair dresser. A great love story. Lots of stories about hair dressers and their ability to "heal" people with massages, etc. "

" really enjoyed the real life events in this book, makes you realize what you have in life and cherish it "

" Really good! If you have ever lost someone....such a good book. I have never cried so much in a book. Very quick read. "

" Loved it....another good low country story! "

" Not too deep, or too serious, but it did have me crying at points. A colorful fast read. Overall I enjoyed it! "

" Louisiana set family saga of love, loss, and life experiences. I enjoyed it. "

" I was looking for another "Ya-Ya" but enjoyed these new characters as well. You just can't beat Southern eccentric lit, especially in the summer. "

" This was my first Rebecca Wells book, and I'll tell ya she had me hooked! Love her wit and humor. "

" I was surprised to see how many bad reviews this book had. I got hooked in the beginning and really liked the characters and the story. "

" Seriously good book. Cried several times. Some great passages in here. "

" This book was beautifully written. Spiritual without being religious. I was choking back tears through several parts of the story. Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down, and finished it in about 4 1/2 hours. "

" Hard to get into at first, but good once the story line started developing. Overall an enjoyable read. "

" I loved the Ya-Ya books, and I was so excited about a new book by Wells. And then I was so disappointed. It's juvenile writing, and a boring plot. "

" i cried a lot. "

" This is my new favorite book (and its not just because of the main character's great name)! "

" unusual. a entertaining read "

" Easy read. Great characters. Got totally swept up in ups and downs of Calla Lily's life. Can't remember the last time a book brought me to tears like this one. A great escape! "

" This book needed a little more ooomph, but Rebecca Wells can romanticize location like no other writer. She makes you want to climb into Louisiana and curl up with it. "

" Beautifully written. Has a bit of a gypsy/hippie vibe to it, but you learn to appreciate it. Makes me want to visit New Orleans and get a taste of Louisiana culture. I don't get emotional reading books, but if you're prone to crying, definitely keep a box of tissues nearby. "

" Wonderful exploration of a life with a non-traditional call to healing. "

" I loved this book. It made me cry and laugh and I just absolutely loved it. "

" Mixed reviews here too. I enjoyed the story as a whole but I think it took too long to get where it was going. "

" An old favourite of mine, still just as wonderful... "

" This title is really long, but once you read the story you will get it. Really sweet, easy read. Found it on a summer reading list in a magazine, and I'm glad I chose to read it. "

" This was great on audio! I really enjoyed the story and the narration. "

" I am 1/3 through the book so far and can't decide if it's worth my time to finish. It's just not as entertatining to me as Rebecca Wall's previous books about the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Little Altars Everywhere which I really enjoyed (especially the latter). "