Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

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Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings is a 2006 humor novel by Tyler Perry and focuses on his character of Madea.[1] The book won the 2006 Quills Awards for Book of the Year,[2] and spent twelve weeks on both The New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.[3][4]

Synopsis

Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings is a collection of advice, stories, and wisdom written in the viewpoint of Madea. The topics covered in the book range from marriage, family, finance, religion, and gun care.[5][6]

Reception

Critical reception to Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings was mixed to positive. AALBC.com wrote "it's unfortunate that someone being touted as a role model would have so many negative traits, even if it's all just a joke" but that the book was "not intended to be taken at face value".[7] Publishers Weekly called the book "a surprisingly fresh compilation of homespun advice".[8] AudioFile positively reviewed the audiobook, saying that Tyler "makes the most of this audio form, and his own heartfelt epilogue gives a glimpse into the creative spirit who brings us Madea".[9] Booklist wrote that "tucked into all the silliness that is part of the character is some sound advice on life".[10]

References

  1. ^ God and Tyler Perry vs. Hollywood Time
  2. ^ Nora Roberts, Maya Angelou win Quills awards MSNBC
  3. ^ Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings USA Today
  4. ^ "BEST SELLERS: July 30, 2006". The New York Times. 30 July 2006.
  5. ^ READ EXCERPT: 'Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings,' by Tyler Perry ABC News
  6. ^ 5 Life Lessons from Tyler Perry's Madea Archived June 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Reelz
  7. ^ Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life AALBC.com
  8. ^ Nonfiction review: Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings Publishers Weekly
  9. ^ DON'T MAKE A BLACK WOMAN TAKE OFF HER EARRINGS AudioFile
  10. ^ Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings Booklist
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