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MoonPie: Biography of an Out-of-This-World Snack

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Fantastic entertainment int the persona of a culture that thrives today. Better than a hybrid of Deliverance and The Coal Miner's Daughter. If you have ever been a fan of an RC Cola and a Moonpie, this is a great read. By the way, Moonpies are still available in stores but also by web order in a variety of flavors and two sizes. RC Cola can be a little harder to find.

Growing up in New England, I had never heard of a Moon Pie. It wasn't until I met my wife some 25 years ago that I was introduced to the tasty little snack treat that is revered by Southerners. When I found the book on Amazon, I knew I had to buy and read the story of a snack that is so well loved.

The book is an interesting mix of Moon Pie lore, legend and manufacturing information, which is extremely readable and very enjoyable. I learned more about Moon Pies than I think I ever could have thought possible, but like a Moon Pie, I was disappointed when it ended.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves snacks and their histories; particularly the old time snacks found in penny or country stores. This book would make an absolutely wonderful gift to a Southerner who has grown up with this delightful treat!

This is a book that any fan of Southern cooking would be thrilled to find wrapped under the Christmas tree, maybe next to a box of MoonPies and a case of RC (in glass bottles, of course). The MoonPie is iconic, and Magee tells the story very well. It's a fun book and Magee is an interesting character as he delves into all things MoonPie. It's also a beautifully made book--like the MoonPie itself, it's small enough to hold in your hand and pretty enough to display. It's a pleasure to set a spell with David Magee and the Chattanooga Bakery. Check it out.