Southern women's tradition
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I've never given a truly negative review, but I found this book to be extremely boring.  Southern women get together to plant a tree, take care of it, and form a prayer circle.
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Denise Hildreth Jones has a way of making you laugh & cry, while weaving the southern culture into a beautifully told story with a lovely message. She is one of my favorite authors - and this book did not disappoint! A great read.
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If you are from South Carolina and you love southern cooking, then you should have The Carolina Housewife in your kitchen. It is fascinating to learn what SCarolinians were eating in the nineteenth century. Spend an  evening in the past having a nineteenth-century meal! Learn how to make  your own mayonnaise, ginger beer, hommony, etc. The University of South  Carolina Press should be commended for keeping this book in print. Perhaps  they will consider a paperback edition in the future.
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There are some really good variations of some recipes that I'd never heard of before. Many are southern influenced while there are others from the east that I haven't heard of. Can't wait to try them.
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This has been one of my favorite Southern Living Christmas Books, I enjoy it so very much.  The pictures are inspiring, the recipes are easy to follow and lovely.  The holiday is enriched with all the ideas offered forth in this wonderful book!
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Have only read some of this book but love what I've read. Anyone who loves cooking , the south, and southern hospitality should surely enjoy this book!
1988101
Fantastic cook book with great recipes from a genuine Southern Lady!!! I will personally order one for all the ladies in my family for this coming Christmas gifts!!
2005855
Sue Monk Kidd speaks beautifully the story of slavery in the south through the characters of Sarah and Handful.  Weaving history of slavery, abolition and the real people who lived the tale.
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I enjoyed reading this book!  The struggle between a class system and being a proper lady of the south.
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The Help, by Kathyrn Stockett, is a wonderful book detailing the experiences of black and white women in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960s. This book explores themes of race, childhood, and the importance of feminine companionship. It is a must read for any interested in the South or a feel-good soul food book. You'll never look at chocolate pie the same way again.
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I know my daughter,who loves all things Southern, will enjoy reading this book. The recipes were a nice bonus. We are vegetarians and will skip the nut recipes due to allergies, but broccoli, and potato salad variations are always welcome.
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The presentation was like you'd expect southern ladies to sound.  Funerals gave them a reason to "show off" their fine silver,
linens and recipes.  I'm a southern male and thought the book funny as hell.
Sam D
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A book of great southern and home made goodness, Each recipe has that southern flare.  Love eating my way through this book.
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Jill McCorkle's third novel, written in 1987 about the ways in which generations of southern women "tend" to and learn from one another is still relevant today.  It is funny, poignant, and true.  Every woman needs to read "Tending to Virginia."
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This book is about the history, tradition and the best of football in the South. It is fascinating reading for those who believe in God, Family and Football, in that order. Go, Marist!
90544
I have friends from the "delta" and this book sure captures the essence of their qualities...A great read for all southern divas
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Not much I love more in a book then a good funny southern story full of heart and humor.  This book somehow takes those funny southern family stories and uses them to teach me truths about the women in the bible and how they relate to me.
As much as I adore the wit and wisdom in the stories.  My very favorite part of the book is the little bit at the end of each chapter that ties it all up.  How did this Biblical woman Flip-Flop?  How did she Sparkle and Shine?  How can I find the sparkle in the middle of my flop.
Such a needed book right now!