About this title: The bestselling Sweet Potato Queens bring their unique brand of "spunky advice on beauty, life and love" ("People" magazine) to the Miniature Edition* line in this abridgment of "The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love," complete with outrageous humor and insight, plus sparkly hangtag.
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Description: Very good. Pages unmarked, no creases on spine, minor wear on corners and edges. Ships within 24 hours, Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780609804131ISBN:0609804138
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. BOok is in excellent condition-ONLY flaw is minimal edgewear. No spine crease. SHIPS V FAST! ! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780609804131ISBN:0609804138
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780609804131ISBN:0609804138
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Fine. As new. No edgewear, markings or creasing. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 240 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very Good. 0609804138 This book evidences gentle use; it is free of markings beyond an inscription inside the cover, which shows only minor shelf wear. Your book will be carefully protected for transit in sturdy, weather-resistant packaging. We are prompt, efficient, communicative. read more
"Though this book had its charm and some very intriguing thoughts and recipes, I was simply not into it. While there are some very good ideas that I came away with after listening to this, for the most part I just felt a little uncomfortable by the language and actions of these women.
I chose to listen to this instead of read it because I was thinking that having the author do her own narration on the audio book would give it that much-desired edge and reality that other audios lack. I was mistaken. While her voice itself is perfect for a reading of this particular book, I was slightly dismayed at her lack of emotional range and felt as though she seemed bored reading it (which made it boring for me as well)."
"If you are going to spend time with the queens you should do it on audio. The book is read by the queen herself author Jill Brown. This book keeps a smile on your face from the first to the last page. There is a bit of head shaking as well, when you think did she really just say that aloud??, not for the faint of heart. These girls(who are middle aged) are brutually honest, tell it like it is, southern belles. They say a woman needs 5 men in her life. My current beau encompasses 3 of the men, which the queens would say is impossible. He is a man you can talk to, a man you can have ummm.. sleep with and a man who can pay for stuff. The two qualities he doesn't possess are a man you can dance with, which he whole-heartedly admits to and a man who can fix stuff. The funny thing is he argued the point he thinks he can fix stuff. My neighbor Bob is the man who fixes stuff in my life. As for the man who can dance since I am a girl who cannot dance, not a man I really need in my life. I rather have a man who can clean a house without complaint or being asked to. There are a bunch of books in this series listen to them!"
"I received this book as a get well soon gift from My Favorite Aunt while I recovered from surgery. She said I would laugh so hard I'd cry while reading it. Simply put: she was right. Read, howl, cry with laughter, repeat. Over and over again."
"You don't have to be from the south to enjoy this book but it helps! Many of the stories remind me of events within my own circle of family and friends. Got a laugh out of the description of kleenex box and toilet paper roll covers. One of my aunts used to make these items. Still several of them stored away in a closet.
Sweet Potato Queens Jackson, Mississippi (organized in 1982) refer to themselves as "fallen Southern belles". They stress the importance of a sassy attitude and a good sense of humor. Browne offers queenly observations and advice on all aspects of life. Some topics are about everyday activities such as tanning, the importance of big hair and the need of the right make-up. All of these items are a must for ladies who are so often featured in parades. Food is important need for all occasions so there is a chapter dedicated to the four main food groups (sweet, salty, fried and au gratin) suitable for both therapeutic and recreational eating. I made the effort to copy down the recipe for 'Chocolate Stuff' as I'm sure I will need to make this from time to time. Of course the main topic of the book is love in all its types and phases. The importance of friendship, family, girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands ...well, as you see this covers a lot of territory. Of course the topic of dating, engagements, marriage and divorce are also covered in detail with a generous helping of humor. Of course for more information and advice from the Queens, visit their Web site www.sweetpotatoqueens.com."
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