The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love
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Read in November, 2008
Lets see, it seems like I actually learned one thing, I just cant remember what it was because it was so insignificant. I absolutely hated this book and feel like it was a huge waste of time. The only reason I finished it was because it is for our new book club. I felt like it was 200 pages of really lame and annoying fat lady blabbing. ugh. There were about 3 paragraphs of interest on the last 2 pages, mostly in quoting others, but too little, too late. what a piece of crap.
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Read in November, 2007
Unlike other beauty queens, the Jackson, Miss., Sweet Potato Queens are self-crowned, rule for life and are real womenfigure flaws and all. Originally organized in 1982, the Queens are, by their own account, "fallen Southern belles" and "female drag queens"?and as such, they are all about attitude and humor. This buoyantly funny guide to life and love is a hoot from the get-go as ringleader Browne offers queenly observations on life's most pressing issues. Some topics may see...more
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I love to listen to her on tape. She makes me laugh out loud. "Heycuteshoestellyourmamahi!"--hr
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Unlike other beauty queens, the Jackson, Miss., Sweet Potato Queens are self-crowned, rule for life (there's no "former" tag for these gals) and are real women?figure flaws and all. Originally organized in 1982, the Queens are, by their own account, "fallen Southern belles" and "female drag queens"?and as such, they are all abou...more
From Publishers Weekly
Unlike other beauty queens, the Jackson, Miss., Sweet Potato Queens are self-crowned, rule for life (there's no "former" tag for these gals) and are real women?figure flaws and all. Originally organized in 1982, the Queens are, by their own account, "fallen Southern belles" and "female drag queens"?and as such, they are all abou...more
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Read in July, 2002
If you have never read a Sweet Potato Queens' book, you absolutely must. The tales and wisdom of the Sweet Potato Queens are absolutely hilarious!
First things first, you must know who the Sweet Potato Queens are. They are a group of women (mostly Southern) who rig up in green sequined dresses, red wigs, hot pink majorette boots, and crowns. They "enhance" their "assets" just a bit as part of the costume, and participate in parades and other big events throughou...more
First things first, you must know who the Sweet Potato Queens are. They are a group of women (mostly Southern) who rig up in green sequined dresses, red wigs, hot pink majorette boots, and crowns. They "enhance" their "assets" just a bit as part of the costume, and participate in parades and other big events throughou...more
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Read in August, 2001
The Queens are self-appointed and exclusive. They have lists of wannabes for future membership. They dress up in sparkles and wigs and strut around the parade float and get the crowd excited.
The first laugh out loud part I had was when the author was explaining about "the Promise" - true magic words to get any man to do what you want: (abridged)
"we, all eight of us, will give you a blow job" and then we shut up. The man's brains are migrating and are usually located i...more
The first laugh out loud part I had was when the author was explaining about "the Promise" - true magic words to get any man to do what you want: (abridged)
"we, all eight of us, will give you a blow job" and then we shut up. The man's brains are migrating and are usually located i...more
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Read in November, 2008
The Sweet Potato Queens are a group of big red haired women in Jackson, Mississippi who come out every St. Patrick's Day to appease their adoring crowds, and to shower the people with their fabulousness. The rest of the year, the Sweet Potato Queens work hard to maintain their image - and now the Queen of the Queens, Jill Conner Browne, has put together this book - a how-to/survival guide/self-help book on ensuring that you too know the secrets of love, life, men, marriage, and being prepared. T...more
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As a woman who appreciates the fine art of combining self depreciation and delusions of grandeur, I couldn't say enough about this book. Go. Read it now. Give it to your mother, your sister, your daughter, and watch their faces scrunch up in confusion, then laughter, and relax better than any hoity toity shot of Botox could ever do. If your super BFF is a gay man, beware the loaning of this book: you may not get it back, and you better keep a close eye on your cadet boots, too. When Jill Conner ...more
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Histerical! There is a recipe in this book that will bring you to your knees! Chocolate Stuff is now a family favorite
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definite fun summer reading! I laughed out loud in the beginning...passed it on to my mom afterwards...must read for any woman!
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
any woman who needs a good laugh
So far - great fun. I'm having a great time reading it - been laughing out loud in several places.
Well, I have to go buy another one. I gave this to my mom while visiting her and she loved it so I left it with her. I'll head to the store for my own copy now.
Here's the problem with this book. I've now given another copy away. I may just buy a bunch and keep them around as gifts. I still haven't finished it myself.
Well - I finished the book. Got a little old after a while but...more
Well, I have to go buy another one. I gave this to my mom while visiting her and she loved it so I left it with her. I'll head to the store for my own copy now.
Here's the problem with this book. I've now given another copy away. I may just buy a bunch and keep them around as gifts. I still haven't finished it myself.
Well - I finished the book. Got a little old after a while but...more
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Read in January, 2004
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Staci O'Sullivanrecommends it for: Any Self respecting southern woman
I learned out to make the best darned chocolate stuff EVER. Forget that 50 lbs I gained FROM eating it (ok, slight exageration)-forget that...That ooey gooey mess of hot chocolate lava got me through a divorce and raising a pre-teen boy.
I would still be using the chocolate stuff as medication, but the doctor took me off sugar.
Honestly, this is one of the funniest books I have ever read. There are some parts that are mildly offensive to my Southern Baptist self...but my other selves ti...more
I would still be using the chocolate stuff as medication, but the doctor took me off sugar.
Honestly, this is one of the funniest books I have ever read. There are some parts that are mildly offensive to my Southern Baptist self...but my other selves ti...more
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Read in January, 2003
recommends it for:
Women with a sense of humor
What can I say about the Sweet Potato Queens. You won't believe until you read it, that's for sure. I think this novel, and the women in it, represent what is great about the modern southern woman: unlike the past, we don't feel that we NEED a man, but if we can get one (or a couple) we sure know what to do with them!
Much like my review, this book is not to be taken seriously. It employs a lot of stereotypes about men that aren't necessarily true, but at the end of the day, it is hilariou...more
Much like my review, this book is not to be taken seriously. It employs a lot of stereotypes about men that aren't necessarily true, but at the end of the day, it is hilariou...more
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Disappointed. Love the first book. This one, not so much. It was more of an instruction manual not a 'story' per say. Still enjoyed the reader but stopped listening about halfway.
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Read in August, 2004
Fun to read book! :)
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