Rating: Summary: Love it! Love her! Love the Queens! Review: What a fun adventure these gals take you on. I absolutely rolled on the floor w/laughter. If you're looking for a good time and a wonderful philosophy on life -- this is your book. Word of warning though -- it's tough coming to the end. You just don't wanna say goodbye. But never fear, chocolate stuff can help ease your pains!
Rating: Summary: Funny Plus Yummy! Review: I have to be honest, I hadn't heard of the Sweet Potato Queens, even though I live in the South, but the title of this one caught my eye. "The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love" by Jill Conner Browne will not only make you laugh, it will make you hungry! Filled with wacky advice which actually makes sense and great recipes which make you want to head in the direction of the kitchen. If you're looking for a fun book, this is a good choice.
Rating: Summary: An Entertaining Read Review: This book is one of those books that reminds women to feel good about themselves and to just be themselves. There are some light-hearted stories and some outrageous stories told by the narrating SPQ leader. Several times, I found myself looking at my husband and just laughed ("The True Magic Words Guaranteed to Get Any Man to Do Your Bidding"). An entertaining read. I do think, however, I would've enjoyed this book more if I were a little more grown-up (read: Older). I can see me having more of an SPQ view when my kids are a little bit older and I'm a little bit wiser in the ways of the world.
Rating: Summary: GREAT! Review: Fat Mama's Knock You Naked Margaritas?! Worth the price alone for recipe names like that! And the humor doesn't quit. Borrowed this book from my wife and thought I'd hate it. But God, laughed my butt off. I can see why women like this, but guys with a sense of humor will, too. Other books also good for lots of laughs - "No One's Even Bleeding" and "Delano".
Rating: Summary: Idiotic Review: ...I guess there are people out there you who like this type of book; books about oh-so-eccentric Southern women run around playing the part of aging Southern Belles, as if in this enlightened post-slavery, post-feminist era, it isn't downright idiotic or even offensive to behave like a such a shallow ninny. I am a woman from the Deep South (born and raised on the milk of magnolia blossoms) but if my close circle of friends and I met any of these women in person we'd find them instantly annoying. I'm not humorless, or a book snob -- I love "wasting" an afternoon reading something completely frivolous and unnecessary, but this poorly-written book was just a true waste of time.
Rating: Summary: Enjoyable read Review: I have been searching for humor books. This is a cute, funny book but is not often laugh-out-loud funny. Is an enjoyable way to pass the time. Good enought that I am now reading the sequel "God Save The Sweet Potato Queens". If you are looking for lighthearted fun and are not a prude or easily offended, this is a good choice.
Rating: Summary: Laugh out loud reading!!! Review: This may well be the most hilarious book I've ever read! I found myself laughing outloud while reading it. Jill Conner Browne weaves colorful characters and stories like a fine tapestry - all with the good Southern down home delivery only a good Mississippi girl can do! The True Magic Words Guaranteed to Get Any Man to Do Your Bidding chapter is a must read for all women - both north and south of the Mason Dixon Line!!...
Rating: Summary: Funniest book I've ever read Review: This book has got it all.But don't take my word for it, buy it yourself.It has got alot of funny stories and some great advice.Don't be a wimp, get some guts and follow their advice.
Rating: Summary: Aren't we all queens at heart? Review: Jill Connor Browne does an excellent job of keeping the reader entertained with her comedial anecdotes about life as a woman in Jackson, Mississippi. This story was light-hearted and had me laughing out loud at times. Unlike many of the typical Southern fiction pieces I am used to reading, nothing sad or tragic happens which truly makes this a sweet book and an easy read. Now I have to run out and get the sequel!
Rating: Summary: dissappointed Review: I had high hopes for this book having read Rebecca Well's novels, but was sadly dissappointed. Her humor is forced and over the top, and the actual style of her writing is pathetic. Some people may enjoy her "feel good about yourself by listening to me feel good about myself" attitude, but for a truly uplifting and moving story, try any of Rebecca Well's novels.
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