Book Review: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion

Ready to enjoy a quiet life with her husband, 60-year-old Sookie Poole receives a phone call that changes everything. "The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion" compares the contrasting worlds of present-day Southern life and Midwestern immigrant cities during World War II. After learning that she was adopted, Sookie is filled with questions of self-doubt and becomes determined to learn the truth behind her roots. Fannie Flagg depicts adventurous and courageous women as WASPs during WWII as she tells the story of the Jurdabralinski sisters. These roles contradict Sookie's upbringing in Alabama where society is ruled by social norms and status. "The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion" offers an inspirational tale with accurate historical details that are presented through an engaging plot. This review of Flagg's novel gives you a broader view of the author and her writing style. Read quotes from literary critics to discover the book's appeal, or lack thereof. Sookie counters a cast of larger-than-life characters as she finds adventure and realizes her underlying identity. "The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion" captures a journey of self-discovery mixed with realism and humor to delight all readers.