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Summary: Be A Queen!
Review: From the first chapter until the very last page, I found the book to be very funny and right on target for the southern woman. If you liked The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood, you will love The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love.. Kindred spirits know to "Be Particular"
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Summary: Great Medicine for Open-Heart Surgery
Review: My sister, Pooches, bought this book for us to read when my Momma had open-heart surgery. Eleanor (my mother) "don't do sick" so this was bigger than big. After 17 days in ICU and almost dying several times Eleanor made it. The book was a dose humor for two very nervous daughters! And wouldn't you know it, Eleanor earned a "title" in ICU- The Only Woman to Ever Have Her Hair Fixed in Intensive Care. We are Southern, ya' know. Thanks to The Queens for the much needed laughter!
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Summary: Aspiring Canadian Wannabe Wannabe
Review: Even though I am not "of the South" I loved the book and could relate easily to the stories. It was hugely entertaining and a terrific way to spend a cold winter day. A great fun read that had my kids asking what I was laughing so hard about!
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Summary: I agree with the other Ya-Ya Devotees
Review: As a transplanted southerner, I am always eager to read anything that will give me insight into the "southern" rules of life. But I, like the other Ya-Ya devotees, found this book lacking in some areas. I wanted to care more about the Tammy's and the whole "institution of Sweet Potato-ism" but it in no way held my interest as much as Rebecca Wells did with her Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. I suggest you read this first, and then you will appreciate the Ya-Ya's so much more. The reverse will only cause more disappointment.
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Summary: Sweet Potato Queens Rule
Review: Jill Conner Browne is the leader and founder of the SweetPotato Queens, Jackson, Mississippi women who wear anatomicallyenhanced green sequin dresses, and toss sweet potatoes to the crowds from the back of a pickup truck in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. The queens have many fans, male and female. They even have their own web site, sweetpotatoqueens. The Queens know all about men, life and love, and they are willing to share the information. Their methods and behavior are sometimes bawdy, but they admit they always promise more than they plan to deliver. They offer advice on how to get any man to do your bidding, on the five men you must always have in your life, on men who signal danger, and men who may need killing. They have wonderful recipes for those times when only food can comfort, including Chocolate Stuff and Fat Mama's Knock You Naked Margaritas. Their advice has an underlying practicality and honesty even though it is given tongue in cheek. Any woman, unless she is hopelessly prissy, will have fun reading about the Queens.
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Summary: How I spent the millennium-eve
Review: I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me...all those Tammys and their adventures made for some fine entertainment on the last day of the 20th century, depending on if you're a computer wonk or not, and I am not. I started reading and just could not be compelled to stop--well, maybe if offered some "Oh God" pie I might have. Growing up in Mississippi is not essential to one's enjoyment of this book, but I am sure it helps--the food for grieving chapter brought back such fond memories of my own mama. I may be the person who introduces "Come Back Sauce" to Key West, Florida--we've got lots of "queens" here, if you know what I mean. Buy it--read it--and share it with a friend!
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Summary: That's what I love about the South....
Review: I was crying, this book was so funny! The story about the possum under the bed, from the chapter on "Men Who May Need Killing, Quite Frankly"... all by itself, is worth the price of this book. I read about everything I can get my hands on about the south, and this is truly hilarious stuff. If you're a southern belle, you MUST buy this book now!
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Summary: From North of the Mason Dixon
Review: The SPQ's have definitely struck a chord with those of us living north of the Mason Dixon Line. We are fans, and we want to be in the parade. In fact, we are going to be in the parade, and encourage other geographically diverse queens to join in as well. About the book: it is an entertaining and inspiring read for any 40-something-and-above woman. Younger women simply won't get it.(and that's ok. They need something to look forward to). Of particular interest are the recipes for fattening Funeral Food. We recommend Chocolate Stuff, but advise not to cook it, just eat the batter right out of the bowl. Hits the spot!
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Summary: wonderful
Review: This is a darling and very realistic depiction of life in the South. All those sweet Southern belles are really Queens at heart--much smarter, wiser, wilder than anyone wants to believe. If you went to school in the South, or ever lived in the South, or have friends in the South, or just enjoy a well-written, very entertaining book, you will enjoy this one. It makes a great gift for any female friend.
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Summary: It could be a cult
Review: You have not lived until you've had Absolute Fredo martinis and that chocolate stuff. I also recieved a pocket ham for Christmas.
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