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Im thrilled that fox searchlight has optioned the film rights for the supremes at earl s all you can eat. What most impressed me about the supremes at earl s all youcan eat was moore s ability to tell a story through a womans point of view. Throughout the supremes intertwined stories is one constantmeeting and eating at earls all youcan eat, now run by his son little earl, a place where relationships are forged, scandals are aired and copious amounts of chicken are consumed. A highlight of the program was a reading and discussion with chicago literary icons. Leah hager cohen, author of the grief of others perhaps the most remarkable quality of the supremes is love the author s love for his characters, even the most flawed, shines from every page. The reading group guide with the questions shown below are all contained in the pdf file. Earls all youcan eat diner in plainview, indiana is home away from home for odette, clarice, and barbara jean. The supremes at earl s all youcan eat ebook written by edward kelsey moore. Edward kelsey moore is a professional cellist and author from chicago. The trio have met every week for 40 years at earl s all youcan eat diner for food and friendship. The supremes at earls allyoucaneat by edward kelsey moore 20140. Mar 01, 2014 the supremes at earls allyoucaneat posted on march 1, 2014 by melissa the challenge.
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