The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love by Jill Conner Browne
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Book Reviews of The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love
Book Review: The Sweet Potato Queens, Rule!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Sweet Potato Queens...they're southern, sassy, a bit naughty, opinionated, always prepared and they know everything...just ask them. Jill Connor Browne, first queen and Boss of Everything, is gracious enough to not only let us into their world, but also to offer sage advice to all who want to be worshipped and adored. Where else would you find chapters titled: "The True Magic Words Guaranteed to Get Any Man to Do Your Bidding", "What to Eat When Tragedy Strikes, or Just for Entertainment" or 'Men Who May Need Killing, Quite Frankly?" Her writing is hilarious, witty and irreverent and her scenes vivid and laugh-out-loud funny, as you learn the ins and outs of life, love, men and most importantly always being particular. This is a book full of southern insight, wisdom and humor, to read and share and read again. For all not lucky enough to be born in the south, The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love will help get us started down the road to true Queendom. Read, learn and enjoy!Book Review: For those of you who never want your life to be "beige"
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with all the "Tammies" that this book should forever after be referred to as "The Book". I am a 35 year old wife and mother who needed reminding of what fun we women can have. Do yourself a favor; do not hesitate to order this book IMMEDIATELY and while you're at it, you may as well get a half dozen (or more) for your "bestest" girlfriends. The book is the most hysterical I have ever read. My girlfriends and I want to fly Ms. Browne to our hometown to speak. The recipes are to die for. In particular the "New Allison's Mamba Margaritas" have been a hit at all our parties. They make us feel "festive", which is of course the "favorite Queenly way to feel". My husband is at my beck and call for "The Promise", and the lives of my friends and myself will never again be the same. We vow to make a pilgrimage to "The Parade" at some point. Buy the book and be a "Queen". You will not be disappointed.Book Review: The ULTIMATE Guide to Good Living!
Summary: 5 Stars
I must say that I was flabbergasted when I read the chapter on "The Promise". I thought my girlfriends and I had invented that concept years ago and here it was in black and white for all the world to see! This book should be required reading for every female upon reaching puberty---to better understand the male mind. These Queens have it all figured out and share "it" with such hilarious results that you'll want to read this book over and over and buy copies for all of your friends. I plan to give my Mama a copy since she's from Mississippi herself and will certainly understand the joie de vivre of the Queens. The recipes at the end of the book are fabulous and worth the price of the book. I must say my very favorite chapter was the last one, Chapter 14. Us Southern Belles have the concept of doing JackSh** down to an art, but Jill defines it so beautifully that it brought tears to my big brown eyes! Jill, Laissez les bontemps roullez, cher, and keep on keeping on!
Book Review: Uproariously Funny!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Sweet Potato Queens are the South's answer to taste and decorum, well perhaps if you were sitting on the other side of the tracks. This book is pure unadulterated truth from the view of women in the know. Lets be honest isn't it the promise of a good time that keeps the man coming back. Well the Queens have a "Promise" that is guaranteed to work on any man alive. Along with the famous Promise they teach us how to cook, again we are held to a standard that will harden your arteries as you turn each page. I did receive a bit of wisdom that the author tells us her grandfather imparted to her, not a very wordy man he turned to her one day and said, "Be particular". Now think about the wisdom in those two little words. They fit into every aspect of your life from sex to food.
This book is written with the most enjoyable flair I have ever come across. It just brightens your day to read a chapter or two and I promise you will laugh out loud. A sheer delight in every way. Kelsana 4/29/01
Book Review: A wannabe, but a queen none the less
Summary: 5 Stars
Green sequin mini-dresses, stuffed to enhance certain body parts, teased fiery-red wigs, majorette boots and bright pink lipstick. Sound like the product of a young child playing dress-up? Not in the least. This outfit is just one of the many things that set the Sweet Potato Queens apart from a typical 'Southern Belle.'"The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love" is a guide to such important topics as "The true magic words guaranteed to get any man to do your bidding," "Men who may need killing, quite frankly," and "What to eat when tragedy strikes, or just for entertainment."
Jill Conner Browne is amusingly blunt in "The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love." If easily offended, this light-hearted, but sometimes humorously crude, book may not be your best choice for reading. But, if you are looking for an easy read and an easy laugh, this is a perfect book and one that I will definitely read again.