The Goddess Of Fried Okra [Kindle Edition]

Jean Brashear (Author)

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Product Description

Grief. Hope. Love. Sword fights. And the crisp glory of fried okra. Ex-cocktail waitress and "convenience story professional" Eudora "Pea" O'Brien is filled with grief and regret, low on cash and all alone. Headed down the hot, dusty back roads of central Texas, Pea is convinced she'll find a sign leading her to the reincarnated soul of the sister who raised her. A sign that she's found her place in the world of the living again. At least that's what the psychic promised. In an unforgettably funny and poignant journey, Pea collects an unlikely family of strays-a starving kitten, a pregnant teenager, a sexy con man trying to go straight, and a ferocious gun dealer named Glory, who introduces Pea to the amazing, sword-wielding warrior goddesses of Texas author Robert E. Howard-creator of the Conan the Barbarian novels-and celebrated in festival every year. Six foot tall, red-headed Pea looks good with a sword in her hand. Glory, the goddesses, and a grandmotherly café owner become Pea's unlikely gurus as she struggles to learn swordplay and the art of perfect fried okra. She'll have to master both if she's going to find what matters most-her own lost soul. "Jean Brashear writes with warmth and emotion truth. The depth of her understanding of human nature marks her as a writer to watch, a writer to read and a writer to enjoy." --Debbie Macomber, #1 NY Times Bestselling Author "THE GODDESS OF FRIED OKRA is a fabulous read. Riveting. Original. Those characters grabbed my imagination and didn't let go." --Cathy Maxwell, NY Times Bestselling Author

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 518 KB
• Print Length: 242 pages
• Publisher: BelleBooks - A (March 30, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003EO8EVG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,724 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #59 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Metaphysical

More About the Author

USAToday and Kindle bestselling author of 28 novels in romance and women's fiction, a three-time RITA finalist and Romantic Times BOOKReviews Career Achievement Award winner, Jean Brashear knows a lot about taking crazy chances. A lifelong avid reader, at the age of forty-five with no experience and no training, she decided to see if she could write a book. It was a wild leap that turned her whole life upside down, but she would tell you that though she's never been more terrified, she's never felt more exhilarated or more alive. She's an ardent proponent of not putting off your dreams until that elusive 'someday'--take that leap now.

What They're Saying about The Goddess of Fried Okra:

"Jean Brashear's distinctive storytelling voice instantly draws in the reader. She writes with warmth and emotional truth. The depth of her understanding of human nature marks her as a writer to watch, a writer to read and a writer to enjoy."~#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

"Jean Brashear's wholly original, funny and poignant novel has a heart as big as Texas. Told in a warm and intimate voice, it's like a road trip with your best friend. Don't miss it!" ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs

"Jean Brashear has that "it" factor. She is an incredibly talented writer who can hit every note with enough clarity to bring the reader tears, laughter, or just, "Oh, my, this is an amazing story." THE GODDESS OF FRIED OKRA is stunning, powerful and raw. Pea is on a journey to heal herself, and find herself--and you will want to go with her to find her dear, dead sister--I do." ~New York Times bestselling author Stella Cameron

"With characters full of heart...and vinegar, Jean Brashear takes us on a road trip through the back doors of modern life. And we get to read every hysterical marker on the way." ~ USAToday bestselling author Pamela Morsi

"THE GODDESS OF FRIED OKRA is a poignant journey of one woman's search for a place to belong. The characters are as delightful and engaging as can be found between the pages of a book, and the book itself is a road map to happiness - something for which everybody yearns." ~New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala

"A wonderfully engaging story of one woman's search for self. Jean Brashear tugs on your heartstrings and won't let go." ~New York Times bestselling author Julia London

"THE GODDESS OF FRIED OKRA is a fabulous read. Riveting. Original. Those characters grabbed my imagination and didn't let go." ~New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell

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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous southern story!, April 30, 2010

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K. Kitchens (Augusta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Goddess Of Fried Okra (Kindle Edition)

This story follows the traditions of the best southern writers. The characters are offbeat, fascinating and all have skeletons in their closet and yet they are immensely entertaining. This is a fast paced story that you just don't want to put down. When the novel was finished I immediately hoped that Jean Brashear would continue the story line in subsequent novels about these characters. This book is full of strong women determined to make their way in the world and find the only thing that really ever matters - family. Any person who identifies with strong women or loves the south will love this book.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Rocks--So Good!, July 11, 2010

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Tonstant Weader "Tonstant Weader" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Goddess Of Fried Okra (Paperback)

THE GODDESS OF FRIED OKRA is the kind of book you always hope to find and rejoice wildly when you do.

Full of humanity, humor, fearless creativity, and deep,genuine emotion, this is the story of Eudora "Pea" O'Brien. She is eccentric, vulnerable, and absolutely heroic in ways she herself can not begin to suspect at the beginning of her startling journey.

The book introduces you to a host of vivid characters who will make you care and care deeply, especially "Pea," a woman who truly deserves the title of "heroine." She takes chances, she makes mistakes, she learns,she dares; she is unstoppable--and unforgettable.

Jean Brashear has created a story that works on many levels. It is wonderfully new and original and filled with the local color of Texas. Yet it is also rich in timeless themes and with matters that transcend region or place.

(And, hey, how often do you find a story that seamlessly blends the heroic importance of fried okra as well as a woman's mastery of sword play? A story that is hysterically funny and yet will make you blink very hard to keep from crying?)

This is a keeper. Grab it and cherish it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Really, really wanted to like this, but..., August 2, 2010

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BBC Addict "ESK" (Houston) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Goddess Of Fried Okra (Kindle Edition)

The story was ok, but I couldn't find myself liking the main character. There wasn't much depth to any of the supporting characters and most of them were cliched. It read more like a screenplay than a book, and it just wasn't believable. The story had a sweet premise - if it had been longer with more character development it would have been easier to like. However, it's much better than a lot of free books, and not too bad for the price.