Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man, (Paperback)

from Traceygilbert

This is the story of Daisy Fay, in the form of her diary, from the age of 11 through to young adult hood. It focuses on her relationship with her father, and his difficulty in being a good Dad. There is a lot of humour and at times I was laughing out loud. There are also poignant moments, when yo...

from MarysGirl

What a fun story! I love Fannie Flagg and was not disappointed. Flagg delivers her usual mix of quirky characters, spunky girls, and commentary on the foibles of everyday life with a large dose of affection and humor. We see this world through Daisy Fay's journal over the course of six years - ag...

from LibraryCin

Daisy Fay is an 11-year old growing up in Mississippi in the 1950s. Her parents don't always seem to get along. Her dad drinks, and doesn't seem to have much luck with the businesses he sets up. It's told in diary/journal form when Daisy Fay is 11, 15 and 17/18 years old. It was good, but nothing...

from AprilAasheim

This was Fannie Flagg's first book that I guess wasn't published until after she hit it big with Fried Green Tomatoes at Whistlestop Café. Its the story of a young girl and her troubled parents and it seems highly autobiographical. The girl oftentimes plays the adult in this family. Its very ente...

from madamejeanie

This one was a delight to read. Total fiction, this is a coming-of-age story, told from the point of view of Daisy Fay Harper through the pages of her diary from April 1, 1952 when she turned 11, through September, 1959, when she was crowned Miss Mississippi. This kid has a very unique outlook on...