Mama for President: Good Lord, Why Not?
by Vicki Lawrence, Monty Aidem
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Author: Monty Aidem, Vicki LawrenceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-20
ISBN: 1401604099
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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Book Reviews of Mama for President: Good Lord, Why Not?
Book Review: Hilarious
Summary: 5 Stars
Who'da thunk it? Vicki Lawrence was all set to become a dental hygenist.
Thank God she didn't - and that Carol Burnett had the good sense to hire her on her variety show - or we'd never have Thelma "Mama" Harper, one of the funniest and brazen characters in all of television history. I vividly remember the fall of 1982, at age 6, when "Mama's Family" came on TV. The promo spots for the show freaked me out - exactly WHO was this mean old lady who was going to be on TV every week? Anyhow, I didn't watch "Mama's Family" until long after it was cancelled and in reruns - and I saw it before ever knowing that the character originated on the "Carol Burnett Show". It's amazing that Vicki started playing Mama at age 25, with no makeup and only a wig and glasses. And 35 years later, Vicki is still playing Mama.
Anyhow - needless to say, the book is a nice satire, very timely (and timeless!) and relevant. And the tone is just right...like Mama was in the same room. I enjoyed every bit of it and look forward to re-reading it over the years. In fact, the book is 'by' Thelma Harper (as told to Vicki Lawrence and Monty Aidem)...and I tried to imagine Mama's voice while reading it, which helped. There are also many nice little side bars that pop up on every third or fourth page (like people who Mama thinks should be tasered, and her answers to questions like 'Mama, what would you do about gun control? Answer: That depends...are we talking about squirt guns here??') Also included are some of Mama's recipes that she'll be serving in the White House if she's elected...if I cooked, I would definitely be making some of them.
I did kinda wish that Mama had made some references to her family and friends - like Eunice, Ellen, Vint, Naomi, Iola, Bubba....it woulda made the book that much funnier I imagine.
Let's hope this becomes available as an audio book sometime soon.
Summary of Mama for President: Good Lord, Why Not?
Thelma Harper is running for president, and the free world will never be the same!
Finally, a candidate who will speak her mind and put the country on the right track. From health care to homeland security, Mama has a plan, and she's not afraid to tell you about it. Vicki Lawrence and Monty Aidem, writing as Thelma Harper, the outspoken, irascible widow from the television series Mama's Family, which has never been off the air since it first aired in 1983, tackles the big issues, and runs a campaign that has everyone running. Bitingly funny and brutally honest, Mama may just have the answer - but if not, at least readers will have a great laugh.
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