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Sep 21, 2007

Diny rated it:

Warning: if you're into bashing fake people like the writer and I. I snickered a lot when reading this book. How I 'feel' for Celia's frustation seeing motherm dressing their six-year-old daughters like a skank. How I 'root' for her taking on the super perfect moms who know the details on successfully going to Disneyland. How I was laughing in tears when she tackle the my-child-is-an-allstater moms and just plainfully being a slacker mom (instead of soccer mom). Celia is hilariously funny, I mus More...

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Aug 15, 2007

Nicole rated it:

Rivenbark calls herself a "Slacker Mom" for not taking her child to Disney World until after all the other moms had taken their kids. Woah, lady, you are soooo bad!

This book is overly precious, even for chick lit. The author spends a lot of time patting herself on the back for "telling it like it is."

All in all, it was just cute; I didn't expect it to be a great work of literature, but I had hoped it might be wittier.

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Feb 28, 2008

Kristin rated it:

I LOVED this book. Rarely do I read a book where I am laughing out loud...not once...not twice...not three times....not four, not five, not six etc. You get the picture. In every single chapter there was something, usually lots of somethings, that had me laughing out loud and looking around for someone to share it with. This book is a quick read and written "blog style" for lack of a better word. Each chapter is short and hilarious. Celia Rivenbark is a humor columnist in North Carolin More...

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May 23, 2008

treehugger rated it:

Headed to the outer banks and hoping this will prove to be the quintessential rainy beach read, as the weather doesn't seem to want to cooperate with our vacation plans!!

Well, this book was exactly what I wanted - a fun read with plenty o' good ole southern humor. I think it's funny that she lives near me, in one of the largest (and yankee-saturated) metropolitan hubs south of the Mason-Dixon line, and still talks about how she lives in the 'deep south'. Probably my only gripe with More...

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Jul 12, 2008

Tenara rated it:

I want to meet Celia Rivenbark. I don't know how hysterical she is in person, but on paper, she had me cracking up. Her book is basically sectioned off ramblings about what she finds amazing or what she finds 'most unfortunate', as she says often. Actually, 'most unfortunate' is apparently the best way to describe something awful in the south. There will be a lot of southern witticism and lingo hidden throughout the pages of the book, but it only adds to the comedy. My particular favorite s More...

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Nov 27, 2008

Lindsey rated it:

Meh. The funniest thing about the book for me was the sensationalistic title. It was quippy, the author was lippy. Yippy skippy. Bleh.

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May 15, 2011

Tiffany rated it:

Rivenbark's tone was meant to be sardonic and honest-to-a-fault, but often comes across as bitter and overly defensive. She is funny, there is no doubt that her voice has a strong, Southern twang that leaps out of the words, but she focuses so much on what she is not (A Supermom, hip, into documentaries, young) that the negativity becomes very tiring.
There is a definite niche for these kinds of writings, and a need for it but Rivenbark's writing has become dated in just five years si More...

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May 10, 2009

Amanda rated it:

I first saw this book while working at a book-store a couple of years ago. I was interested in it just because the title reminds me of discussions my husband and I have had over the state of girls' clothing. I have no children, but have a teenage niece I used to shop for. Upon seeing the selection of clothes for her age group, my husband was disgusted and he wanted to ask basically the same thing Celia did, "excuse me, where are the clothes that WON'T make my daughter look like a skank/hooc More...

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Nov 27, 2011

Snow rated it:

This book was so hilarious and easy to relate to! Especially for a Southerner or someone who's been exposed to Southerners for a while. I think it should be considered mandatory for all people moving to the Southern USofA, to read a copy.

I picked it up because of the title. I can remember, in perfect detail, being one of the few kids who didn't have shirts that said things like "easy" or rude-Happy-Bunny crap on the front. I can remember thinking I was never going to get More...

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Apr 28, 2008

My rated it:

This is by far the funniest book I've ever read and would suggest it to any mother! A great read when you are TOO BUSY for a novel, you can pick it up and put it down when you need to. The chapter titles alone will leave you rolling on the floor! Loved her other book too, Were Just Like You Only Prettier! Southern Female Humor Rocks!

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Jul 31, 2011

Christen rated it:

I found that I related to the author's views on the mother-child relationship and the relationship of mothers with each other. However, this book suffers from what now come across as overly harsh comments about Farrah and Michael Jackson, now that they have both died since the writing of this book. Some of the book was very funny, but either I didn't relate to the other items or they just weren't funny. It was a quick read and entertaining. It's a series of independent essays, so it's a part More...

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Jun 30, 2008

Sheli rated it:

This book was hysterical and refreshing...I was happy to know that I have a similar laid-back view of child-rearing...I count to three:). Thanks, Sareena!

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Jul 27, 2011

Cindy rated it:

The author apparently is a columnist for several papers, at least one in this state. There were references to places in and around the area, so she may even live somewhere in Raleigh. This is what kept me reading. I LOVE LOVE LOVE supporting the locals and to have a book in hand by someone that knows the same places I do is just 'tres cool' to me. David Sedaris is one of my favorites - introduced to me by my BFF a few moons ago. In fact, I have one of his in hand ready to read.

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Jun 11, 2010

Paige rated it:

I'm bummed to not have enjoyed this book as much as I hoped to. The author is very funny, but she seems to have over-done it. Kind of like how some people over-write to try and be uber clever, but it just comes across as trying too hard. I ended up picking and choosing my way through the chapters, skipping those with
current cultural references as of the time of writing the book, which by now dates the book and makes it less interesting to read about (celebrities or television programs f More...

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Aug 22, 2010

Susie rated it:

I love love love this woman’s books her humor is so good! She just tells it like it is in the chapter for the title of this book she writes about when her daughter grows up from 4-6x to size 7-16

"There must be some mistake," I said. "These are, well, slutty-looking. I'm talking clothes for a little girl in first grade."

"Thats all we got."

"But these look like things a hooker would wear!"

She smiled sadly. "

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Jun 10, 2009

Stacy rated it:

The author is a newspaper columnist and this book was released in 2006, so the references are about 5 years old.

Here are a few excerpts to show how hilarious this book was:

"I get it. Now that my kid is practically of child-bearing age (is six the new seventeen?) I must choose from ripped-on-purpose jeans and T-shirts that scream things like "Baby Doll" and "Jail Bait", not to mention a rather angry "Girls Rule and Boys Drool!" where an More...

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Jun 19, 2008

Jenn rated it:

It's not often I find myself laughing out loud while perusing the first few pages of a book while standing in the store, trying to decide if I want to read it or not.

I found myself laughing out loud at several points over the two night it took me to read the whole thing. It's not a big book and it's not "classical literature" by any stretch of the imagination. But it's worth the read.

It's for all the moms who have experienced the road most traveled... from the More...

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Jul 25, 2011

Donisha rated it:

I really tried to like this book. It's has the work Skank in the title, that right there is a winner for me! I was so deflated after the first chapter. I just couldn't relate. It was like she was stating the obvious throughout the whole book and she kept saying the same things over and over again but masking it with witty humor. Sorry Celia but it wasn't for me.

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Mar 03, 2011

Michelle rated it:

So funny!!! OMG I so wished Celia lived by me....we would be great friends. One chapter about the children's toys made me laugh so hard I had to run to the potty, quickly. I tried sharing a passage that was so hilarious to me I had to read it about 7 times to be able to get through it without laughing so hard I was gasping for air.

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Jan 28, 2012

Melissa rated it:

This book was sort of funny. I got more of the jokes because my sister-in-law is from the South. That said, if you are from the South, or living there now I think you would really enjoy this book. If you don't have any connections to the South you will find it moderately funny. But it almost became a chore to finish the book.

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Jun 28, 2008

Elizabeth rated it:

This book is different from my "normal reads" which is why I like it. It gave me a different perspective of things. It was totally sassy and I loved the writting style. There were a few parts that made me giggle, more parts that made me grin, and other parts made my mouth drop. Like Celia Rivenbark says "A dedicated humor writer doesn't shy away from the tough stories, the ones that might even make a few enemies." This is why I kept reading. It does have a bit of cussin More...

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Apr 01, 2011

Amanda rated it:

This book was absolutely hysterical!

I had seen it on display the last few times I went to the local public library, so I finally thought, "eh, why not?"
I took it home and read straight through it. It was so funny I even laughed out loud several times while reading. That takes a lot for me.

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Oct 26, 2009

Jacquie rated it:

My aunt got me this for my 40th birthday and I must say, it provides some light hearted laughs. It's a bunch of short stories, really, that most mothers of girls can relate to! I read a little each day while waiting for my girls' school bus because it doesn't require much concentration :)

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Jun 29, 2009

Yvonne rated it:

If you are a parent, this book will make you laugh! I kept quoting funny parts to my husband, who finally asked if we could read it together. We read the chapters aloud, and shared some good laughs. Even if you don't agree with Rivenbark's opinions, you will still laugh at her interpretations.

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Aug 25, 2010

Amy rated it:

I like Rivenbark's style of writing and was REALLY into this book for the first bit but after a while I was like, okay, we get it, you're a pseudo slacker mom and proud of it... I think that if I hadn't attempted to read it all at once I'd have enjoyed it much more. I will likely pick it up again in a few months and read a few of the chapters again.

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Jan 11, 2010

Stephanie rated it:

This book made me laugh out loud! It's a collection of opinions and observations from a mouthy Southern broad (the author is a humor columnist). The way she words things reminded me of girls I grew up with and reflected some of my own feelings, but in a much funnier way.

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Jul 26, 2009

Amy rated it:

If you live in "the south" or even if you don't, this is a HILARIOUS take on some of the things that southerners should and should not do. She has several other books, which I tried to read but will wait a little while in between to do so....became the like the same book.

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Dec 01, 2008

Mandi rated it:

If you like sarcastic, witty humor, with a Southern twist, then you will like this book! Each chapter is the author's experience/opinion on life and she is hysterical! I started reading this book during my lunch hour at work and I was literally laughing out loud!

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Jul 10, 2011

Ana rated it:

I would suggest this book if you live in the South and have children. There are many funny anecdotes that many would relate to, including chapters on Crispy Creme, Disneyland, reality TV, etc. It's a very light read that might make you giggle just a little...

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Feb 26, 2010

Michelle rated it:

Hilarious! Rivenbark's writing style was fun and easy to read. I found myself laughing outloud many times. I loved the chapter that talked about the ridiculousness of the Barbie Ken Saga. Next up is We're Just Like You, Only Prettier. I hope it's as funny as this book.

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