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Southern Fried White Trash
In the spirit of Southern humor, brought to us by writers and comics like Lewis Grizzard, Jeff Foxworthy, and Bret Butler, Carole Adams Townsend's debut book, Southern Fried White Trash, is a must-have for tried-and-true Southern enthusiasts. It has a twist, though. Townsend satirizes real life through the eyes of a Southerner, born and raised.
174 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2011
About the author
Carole Townsend
5 books15 followersCarole Townsend is a true Southerner, having been born in Atlanta, living in Nashville for a while during college and going right back to Atlanta upon graduation. Following a brief stint as a New York city resident, she married a southerner, and they've raised their family of six (plus two rescued Golden Retrievers, a Goldendoodle and a chihuahua) in a suburb north of Atlanta.
Townsend loved writing from her very early pre-teen years. After 20 years in the corporate world as a Marketing professional, she realized that her most effective contributions were always in writing. At the age of 40 (when most women reach a blinding clarity envied by the other half), she threw in the corporate towel, rolled up her sleeves, and started chiseling out a living as a freelance writer.
Now 11+ years into a career as a newspaper reporter and columnist, Carole still enjoys writing her column for the Gwinnett Citizen newspaper, (Not So) Common Sense. In it, she muses about the quirky business of life, things both major and minor. Readers appreciate her honest, no-nonsense humor and her love and understanding of all things Southern - the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
In October 2011, Townsend released her first book - "Southern Fried White Trash." The book has been well received for two reasons: The family humor it satirizes speaks to readers everywhere (not just the South) and Townsend's matter-of-fact sense of humor has readers laughing out loud from cover to cover.
Her second book, "Red Lipstick and Clean Underwear," was released in October 2012. The highly acclaimed book takes a look at advice women got from their mamas, and how (and whether) it helped them later in life.
MAGNOLIAS, SWEET TEA & EXHAUST, her third book, chronicles Carole's misadventures as she hits the road for a solid year, learning all that she could about NASCAR.
Her fourth book - "Blood in the Soil" is the first book about the investigation into the shooting of Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt and his country attorney in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in 1978. But this book is not primarily about Larry Flynt, or even his shooter (the serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin), though both men are of course important characters in the story.
This true account is told alternately from the perspective of Detective J. Michael Cowart and by following Franklin’s life from childhood through his execution.
Visit caroletownsend.com for more information about Carole and her books, and to read her weekly column.
Carole has for years been involved in the Gwinnett community, particularly the Gwinnett Hospital System. A member of the hospital's Women's Advisory Council, she speaks at various civic events and is an advocate for women's and children's healthcare, especially neonatal care.
Carole has been a guest on CNN, FOX, and major network news stations for several years now. She is often a guest on radio shows, as well. Book signing tours, literary events and speaking engagements take her throughout the southern United States for much of every year. - See more at: http://www.caroletownsend.com
Townsend loved writing from her very early pre-teen years. After 20 years in the corporate world as a Marketing professional, she realized that her most effective contributions were always in writing. At the age of 40 (when most women reach a blinding clarity envied by the other half), she threw in the corporate towel, rolled up her sleeves, and started chiseling out a living as a freelance writer.
Now 11+ years into a career as a newspaper reporter and columnist, Carole still enjoys writing her column for the Gwinnett Citizen newspaper, (Not So) Common Sense. In it, she muses about the quirky business of life, things both major and minor. Readers appreciate her honest, no-nonsense humor and her love and understanding of all things Southern - the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
In October 2011, Townsend released her first book - "Southern Fried White Trash." The book has been well received for two reasons: The family humor it satirizes speaks to readers everywhere (not just the South) and Townsend's matter-of-fact sense of humor has readers laughing out loud from cover to cover.
Her second book, "Red Lipstick and Clean Underwear," was released in October 2012. The highly acclaimed book takes a look at advice women got from their mamas, and how (and whether) it helped them later in life.
MAGNOLIAS, SWEET TEA & EXHAUST, her third book, chronicles Carole's misadventures as she hits the road for a solid year, learning all that she could about NASCAR.
Her fourth book - "Blood in the Soil" is the first book about the investigation into the shooting of Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt and his country attorney in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in 1978. But this book is not primarily about Larry Flynt, or even his shooter (the serial killer Joseph Paul Franklin), though both men are of course important characters in the story.
This true account is told alternately from the perspective of Detective J. Michael Cowart and by following Franklin’s life from childhood through his execution.
Visit caroletownsend.com for more information about Carole and her books, and to read her weekly column.
Carole has for years been involved in the Gwinnett community, particularly the Gwinnett Hospital System. A member of the hospital's Women's Advisory Council, she speaks at various civic events and is an advocate for women's and children's healthcare, especially neonatal care.
Carole has been a guest on CNN, FOX, and major network news stations for several years now. She is often a guest on radio shows, as well. Book signing tours, literary events and speaking engagements take her throughout the southern United States for much of every year. - See more at: http://www.caroletownsend.com
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June 15, 2018
Do you know how when someone starts off telling a story with the disclaimer, "I'm not a racist or sexist, but..."? You can bet your last dollar that the very next thing out of their mouth is going to be the most bigoted, misogynistic thing imaginable. So, if I tell you that every story in this book (?) starts of with some version of "I was raised with certain standards, and I'm not uppity or bitchy, but...," then you should know what's coming, right? Right.
I wouldn't have bothered with this mess except for two things:
1. Someone told me it was humor akin to Fannie Flagg, Lewis Grizzard, or Florence King.
No. It. Is. Not.
And I should have known that by the title and obnoxious cover. The only story even remotely humorous was the Elvis wedding.
2. It was free. Did I get what I paid for? No. The way I figure, someone owes me at least $20 for the time I spent reading it.
As my snuff-dipping southern grandmother would have said, some people are just tacky and can't feel better about themselves unless they find a way to look down on everyone else.
I wouldn't have bothered with this mess except for two things:
1. Someone told me it was humor akin to Fannie Flagg, Lewis Grizzard, or Florence King.
No. It. Is. Not.
And I should have known that by the title and obnoxious cover. The only story even remotely humorous was the Elvis wedding.
2. It was free. Did I get what I paid for? No. The way I figure, someone owes me at least $20 for the time I spent reading it.
As my snuff-dipping southern grandmother would have said, some people are just tacky and can't feel better about themselves unless they find a way to look down on everyone else.
June 30, 2013
First off, I have to say that this is the funniest book I have ever read in my life. It was hysterical! And, as a native southerner, I can tell you that it is 100% right on the money. Carole Townsend knows her white trash, and can tell a story as well as anyone I know. I laughed all the way through this book. What makes it so funny is that it is so accurate. We all know these people she describes in this book. We have all seen them.
The south truly is divided into several subcultures. Like Townsend. I was brought up in a world of minding your manners, the southern status quo, so to speak. Yet we all know this other world. We have seen these people. And no one describes them quite like Townsend.
I loved this book (in spite of the cover, which might give me nightmares...). I can't wait to read her next book. Every southerner should read this. You will laugh out loud.
Loved it!
Read this book if...
*you are a southerner (either native or transplant)
*you need a good laugh
*you want to know more about white trash
The south truly is divided into several subcultures. Like Townsend. I was brought up in a world of minding your manners, the southern status quo, so to speak. Yet we all know this other world. We have seen these people. And no one describes them quite like Townsend.
I loved this book (in spite of the cover, which might give me nightmares...). I can't wait to read her next book. Every southerner should read this. You will laugh out loud.
Loved it!
Read this book if...
*you are a southerner (either native or transplant)
*you need a good laugh
*you want to know more about white trash
February 12, 2026
When the author has to write an entire preface just to explain her "humor", you should know that it's going to be an awful book. Shame on me for not seeing the signs until it was too late.
Not funny, not thought-provoking, not entertaining. I can't even believe I read the whole thing. The only good part, was that it's short.
Not funny, not thought-provoking, not entertaining. I can't even believe I read the whole thing. The only good part, was that it's short.
September 29, 2013
I am somewhat obsessed with reading southern true story books so jumped at the chance to read this one. I laughed my way through the entire book, each story bringing true to life "white trash". Carole is a writer who can put humour into any story she is telling.
September 3, 2012
I read such good reviews but was disappointed. The book was meant to be really funny but I felt bad for the people that were deemed as "White Trash".
May 21, 2015
being a southern gal myself, I could totally relate to a lot of this book! I know people who act just like some of the folks she describes in this book. besides it being relatable, some of the stories are just downright hysterical! I would definitely recommend this book to a friend :)
August 29, 2012
This book was not LOL funny, but still entertaining for a quick light read.
September 1, 2012
Very entertaining and helpful hints for someone who just recently moved to the South
June 10, 2015
She reminds me of Jill Conner-Browne of Sweet Potato Queen fame.
May 5, 2013
Not very humorous.
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