Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen: A Novel (Hardcover)

by Susan Gregg Gilmore (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Shaye Areheart Books; 1 edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307395014
• ISBN-13: 978-0307395016
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,883 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some how this book makes everybody who reads it sentimental for his or her youth, February 16, 2008

By	Julie "Julie" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

I knew this was one of my all-time favorite books when I couldn't put it down the first day I got it. But then the owner of a bookstore compared it to To Kill A Mockingbird -- then a radio producer mentioned the same thing to me when she finished it -- Catherine Grace (the main character) is the voice of Scout in a different time. I laughed as I read the way Susan Gregg Gilmore (author) described, people, feelings and places. Then I cried when Catherine Grace faced decisions that seem insurmountable to an 18-year-old. Somehow I was right back there with her at that age (even though that was nearly 30 years ago!). By the end I was laughing and crying. This book is an onion. You can skim it as chick-lit, if that's you're wanting out of it. You can feel it to the core of your soul if you want to take a journey back to the time just between being a child and an adult. Or, you can argue the finer points of the book as an allegory. If you do, guess what Dairy Queen is? - Heaven. For this first time author to connect so genuinely with each and every reader (the best reviews have come from male book reviewers so far), I think we've got a new author to follow.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking For Salvation at the Dairy Queen, February 24, 2008

By	Janet B. Mears "Book Lover" (Port St Lucie Fl USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I hope this is not a "ONE TIME" story. I read this book in one day!!!Yes, it was that good. It was funny, touching, sad, and true to life in so many ways. I would recommend this to anyone who has enjoyed Fannie Flagg, Ann B Ross and Jan Karon. I hope Susan Gregg Gilmore continues with a series of books that are this enticing. Buy it and read it at once. You won't regret your purchase and you will hate to see the book end.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever!, March 4, 2009

By	Lisa R. Collins "reall2450" (Lexington, KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the best books I've ever read! Once I read the first paragraph, I could hardly put it down. I can't remember reading a book that was more entertaining and with more surprises than this one. I bought it for my mom for Valentine's Day and have recommended it to anyone who will listen to me. I can't wait for Susan Gregg Gilmore's next novel, but unfortunatley it's not due to be released till next year.