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Sweet Tea & Jesus Shoes
by
Deborah Smith (Goodreads Author),
Debra Dixon, Sandra Chastain, Martha Shields, Donna Ball (Goodreads Author), Nancy Knight
Six award winning authors have created a poignant, humorous collection of nostalgic tales. Here life's lessons are handed down--liberally sprinkled with hilarity--from eccentric relatives, outrageous pets and unrepentant neighbors, and served up with a generous dollop of that most valued of all Southern commodities: good old fashioned storytelling. From Mississippi to Geor...more
ebook, 0 pages
Published
August 24th 2010
by BelleBooks, Inc.
(first published April 30th 2000)
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Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes is a charming collection of stories that range from sweetly sentimental tearjerkers to laugh out loud funny slice-of-life tales. And, best of all, there isn't a dud in the entire bunch. All of the stories were obviously written with love and each is an author's memory of living in the South. The book is broken up into three sections titled: Precious Memories, Family Portraits (wow, do these ladies have some nutty relatives and neighbors!) and Beloved Critters. Being an...more
Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes" is a book of short stories, featuring tales of a past time. Tales to be remembered and to chuckle over as a lot of them I did myself as a youngster. All these authors are great at writting stories and they really outdid themselves on this one. It will be on one my favorites for a long time . In this terrible time in the US, with so much going on we all need a chuckle now and again.
Thank you ladies In this terrible time in the US, with so much going on we all need a ch...more
Thank you ladies In this terrible time in the US, with so much going on we all need a ch...more
Apr 01, 2012
Margaret
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Southern Ladies, Northern Ladies, East Cost Ladies, West Coast Ladies
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Come sit on the porch a spell. Let's talk about times gone by and folks we remember, about slow summer evenings and lightning bugs in a jar. Listen to the music of a creaky swing and hand-cranked ice cream and cicadas chorusing in the sultry night air. Let's talk about how things used to be in the South--and for some of us, they way they still are.
Welcome to the world of Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes, where award winning authors Deborah Smith, Sandra Chastain, Virginia Ellis, Debra Dixon...more
Come sit on the porch a spell. Let's talk about times gone by and folks we remember, about slow summer evenings and lightning bugs in a jar. Listen to the music of a creaky swing and hand-cranked ice cream and cicadas chorusing in the sultry night air. Let's talk about how things used to be in the South--and for some of us, they way they still are.
Welcome to the world of Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes, where award winning authors Deborah Smith, Sandra Chastain, Virginia Ellis, Debra Dixon...more
This book is a collection of stories from Southern women. They come from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Being Southern, I can relate to many of these stories. I loved reading this book and visiting my Southern roots all over again. This book even has several good recipes at the end. It was a good read.
Just starting this one. Found it in a used book store in a little town. Inside it was written "Jill, this is a book I really hope you enjoy. I really enjoyed another book these ladies wrote. Love, Mom".
This must have been a special book she wanted to share with her daughter. Love when I find these.
This must have been a special book she wanted to share with her daughter. Love when I find these.
A satisfying drink of Southern lore, legend, and life, told in varying short stories. Some are better than others, but I really enjoyed every one of these. "Grandma Tells a Tale" really resonated with me. I confess that I probably liked this more than I should have. Nice, homey, sometimes corny, and lots of fun.
Charming books about the South...short stories...not two of my favorite things, and yet I loved this book.
Each story is an original. This really is that rare book that makes you laugh and cry; sometimes at the same time.
Each story is an original. This really is that rare book that makes you laugh and cry; sometimes at the same time.
I was drawn to this book because I love the title and was curious to find out what Jesus shoes are.
I enjoyed this book. Some of the stories were funny, especially the one about the mouse, the grandma that made her own Christmas gifts, and the Sweet Tea story. A few of them were slow or kind of weird, but overall I would say it's a nice, easy read for people who are interested in reading about Southern culture.
I enjoyed this book. Some of the stories were funny, especially the one about the mouse, the grandma that made her own Christmas gifts, and the Sweet Tea story. A few of them were slow or kind of weird, but overall I would say it's a nice, easy read for people who are interested in reading about Southern culture.
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I loved this collection of Southern short stories. there were so many cute sayings that made me laugh and brought back memories. some of my favorites...
"In the South, it must be understood; you don't marry the woman, you marry the family"
"In the South, insults can be delivered without accountability as long as you preface them with, 'Bless her heart...'"
"After she was gone he learned the power of temporary beauties" (referring to fresh flowers)
if you're a Kindle reader, this is a free download f...more
"In the South, it must be understood; you don't marry the woman, you marry the family"
"In the South, insults can be delivered without accountability as long as you preface them with, 'Bless her heart...'"
"After she was gone he learned the power of temporary beauties" (referring to fresh flowers)
if you're a Kindle reader, this is a free download f...more
After just returning from three days in Tennessee...of course I loved this book! I especially liked Grandma Tells a Tale by Donna Ball and Sweet Tea by Debra Dixon.
This is a collection of short stories by several southern women authors. It truly brings a flavor of the culture and combines humor and pathos. As a Yankee through and through I was interested in this point of view. I do like sweet tea, but I dislike NASCAR races. It gave insight in areas where I differ from the particular author's point of view, and I found that, yes, I do have things in common with some of the authors. I really enjoy being a keeper of the past whether it be Civil War letters o...more
Wonderful book of short stories about southern families and family life. Some fun recipes from each story at the end of the book.
If you love short stories and the southern charm you will love this book! I have loaned my copy out till it is worn out!
This series of short stories about the south was a fun fast read. I wanted more. And some really good strong sweet tea!
I love reading collections and usually base my selection on the title. With this title, how could I not?
The South in all it's splendor. "Jesus Shoes" is one of my all time favorites - especially for VBS season.
A very endearing collection of stories told by an obviously VERY southern woman! A good read...
A few of these stories were positively five stars. Others, not so much for me. Overall, really glad I read it.
A great collection of stories with the south that only southern humor can relate.
Cute short stories about people in the south. I could really relate to a few of them.
this was a good book it had 6 stories in it by different authors. good read.
This is a book of stories about our experiences growing up in the South and our quirky relatives. I know or knew someone like those in these stories. It was like reading a book of mostly fond memories.
A collection of short stories about the South. Some were better than others. Good for people who are interested in learning more about Southern culture.
Collection of short stories of the deep South in the time period that I remember as a kid. Enjoyed stories by Donna Ball the most.
I found myself reading this in a southern accent!
I liked these stories...and the recipes!
Not as good as I wanted them to be...liked the first story but not many more.
I'm about half way through and am really enjoying the short stories
Just a good book, featuring tales of a past time. Tales to be remembered and to chuckle over as a lot of them I did myself as a youngster. All these authors are great at writting stories and they really outdid themselves on this one. It will be on one my favorites for a long time and I am thinking about getting some more copies for Christmas gifts. In this terrible time in the US, with so much going on we all need a chuckle now and again.
Jan 17, 2012
Elaine
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Short Southern Stories – My fav - Grandma Tells a Tale – I’m laughing at this story. I love it! The tag and recent movie! Gotta laugh!
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Deborah Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of A Place to Call Home, Sweet Hush, The Crossroads Cafe, A Gentle Rain and other acclaimed romantic novels portraying life and love in the modern Appalachian South. A native Georgian, Deborah is a former newspaper editor who turned to novel-writing with great success.
With more than 35 romance, women's fiction and fantasy novels to her credit,...more
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