Waking Up in Dixie: A Novel Audiobook

" While I liked this well enough, it was probably my least favorite title by the author "

" Although this book was not quite what I expected, I did enjoy it. I thought it was going to be a story poking fun at living in the South because of the title since the book cover used the word 'hilarious' in its review. Even though I did not find it to be particularly humorous, it was a good read. In this story, Elizabeth portrays a society wife who is completely dominated by her husband, Howell Whittington, his mother who runs both of their lives, and her daughter who has been spoiled by Howell. Howell is a wealthy businessman who is ruthless in his bank dealings and is constantly having affairs with other women. However, everything changes when Howe has a stroke and wakes up 6 months later completely changed in what he wants out of life and his marriage. Although Elizabeth has hoped for the things he now wants, she has been hurt so badly by him and his mother that she doesn't trust him. The humorous parts of the novel have to do with how Howe goes about trying to fix things in his life and those of others around him. Where he had never used any type of profanity before the stroke, now he finds he finds himself 'cussing' a lot to the horror of Elizabeth! This is a book that makes you feel good as you read it. "

" Quick good read about a horrible husband and even worse marriage that gets shaken up by a stroke and brain damage that causes some personality changes. "

" Cute, wholesome and sweet but nothing amazing. "

" Loved it. Thought it was funny & witty. I would have loved to smack the "Gamma" & daughter. "

" Loved this book! Great story about second chances in life. "

" Really 2.5 stars, because the idea was a good one, and there were occasional flashes of living up to the idea. But every time I started to think about what I was reading, the gaping plot holes and inconsistencies just made me want to toss the book across the room. "

" A quick, easy read that kept me interested. Is it Pulitzer Prize worthy? No but I enjoyed it! "

" The red hat lady does it again! "

" Okay.... went on a bit long... "

" Easy read, entertaining, but a little too good to be true. "

" Fun story with great Southern characters! I was impressed with the accurate depiction of life post-brain injury as well. "

" It was ok, too cutesy at the end. "

" It was ok, but not nearly as good as some of her other books. "

" Interesting premise. Plot/character development were uneven but I enjoyed it. Based on other reviews, I will look for her other titles. "

" i really enjoyed it. love all her books! "

" There were a lot of ups and downs with this book; not sure if I would have been as forgiving as Elizabeth. Definitely a book for a more mature reader. "

" Nice weekend read. "

" Light sweet easy read. Some language. "

" I enjoyed it, and found the church debate funny. "

" This could have been a cute book but Haywood Smith has "got" religion and beats the reader over the head with it. "

" Nice escapist fantasy. The cold, cruel husband wakes from a coma a changed man who tries to make everything right in his life. Good read. "

" Good story about an angry man who after a stroke decides to turn his life around and his wife who has to decide what kind of life she wants to live and with what kind of man. "

" Loved it! A fun read. "

" I like her writing....it's fun! "

" Great summer read. It made me chuckle a few times! "

" Bad writing, stupid characters...not even worth listening to for free. "

" I always enjoy Haywood Smith's books. Full of humor and as always criticizing aspects of Southern society, this one was no exception. Very good book. "

" This is the third book I've read by Haywood Smith and I've enjoyed all of them. Good story, fast read, interesting plotlines. "

" Interesting story about second chances. I thought some parts of the story were a little too contrived and unbelievable. Some issues were resolved and wrapped up too quickly and "too nicely." It's a nice story overally but nothing to rush out and read right away. "

" This book is a guilty pleasure, and absolutely funny!!! A god quick easy summer read. "