Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners (Hardcover)

from Beamis12

As I was reading this I kept picturing Violet as Hyacinth Bucket, from Keeping up appearances. Of course Violet isn't as amusing, in fact, she considers it her life's mission to head off any oncoming disasters. She takes this very seriously indeed. Now her Richard is retiring, yes they both have ...

from susan0316

This is a humorous look at the strong matriarch of a family that she views as perfect and wants to make sure that the rest of the world is aware of their perfection. Each section is tied together by the Christmas letter that she wrote that year - boasting of all of the achievements of her husband...

from rmarcin

I laughed several times while reading this book. Violet Baumgartner writes a Christmas letter every year detailing the life of the Baumgartners. Violet's life isn't what she expects it to be, and so many things pop up in her life that she hasn't planned. They all make for a funny, yet heartfelt, ...

from thewanderingjew

Evergreen Tidings From The Baumgartners, Gretchen Anthony, author, Donna Postel, Andi Arndt, Eric G. Dove, narrators The book takes place in Minnesota. Minnesota is unique. With extreme weather a certainty, the citizens usually depend on, and help, each other. Basics are stressed, rather than the...

from babs605

Absolutely delightful! I finished this book in less than 2 days. I couldn't put it down. It is funny, and sweet, and I saw much of my own family in this dysfunctional but loving family.