Avis sur le produitA Southern Belle Primer by Maryln Schwartz (1991, Trade Paperback)

Even a northerner can like "A Southern Belle Primer"

This is a very amusing, tongue-in-cheek look at the southern debutant life. If you like the Sweet Potato Queens books (this book was recommended by SPQ author Jill Conner Browne), you'll enjoy this. Even if you can't personally relate to fretting over your choice of silver pattern or what kind of gloves to wear, you can go along for the ride.

The type was a little difficult for these old eyes to read in the introductions: it is a small, italicized font, brown ink on lighter brown stock. I'd suggest not straining your eyes to see by reading in bed if you're over 40. Sit up properly in a comfy chair near good lighting...and make sure you have tomato sandwiches and a tall, cold glass of sweet tea nearby.Lire l'avis complet...

A picture of the OLD South

Through the years I have purchased many of these. Gifts to YANKEE friends who do not understand such things as "Never wear white before Easter and after Labor Day" plus others of equal importance in years past. My Grandmother was a stickler to many of the things mentioned in this book. Sadly many gone now in the new generation but some older ladies such as my Mother still hang on to the ways. Read it , laugh, and then cry that many of the things your grandmother was forever saying are leaving us. Quickly. One of these copies is going to a new friend, from Dublin, Ireland.Lire l'avis complet...

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No, Princess Margaret would not have made it.

A very funny book, and much of it rings true, or at least it would in families who have lived in the South for a long time. I especially like the mentions of things that are tacky. There's no way to explain tacky. You just know.Lire l'avis complet...

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Southern ladies

I bought this book as a gift for a friend in another country so she see could better understand people in the American south. It has lovely antidotal discriptions that portray the feeling and the passion of good southern upbringing.
The book is simple and very well written. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to have a good laugh and to those wanting a little insight into southern living. Our culture is very rich and should be shared with the world.

Of course we have come a long way and really do not live exactly by the guides in this book now but the flavor of the south still rings true.Lire l'avis complet...

Perfect coffee table book for my home in NC

I'm from NY/NJ, and have shared with neighbors and friends at my beach house in eastern NC....eal fun, and it's really true about the southern belles !

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A Southern Belle Primer: details revealed!

I owned this book, but had lost it in moving. Then I needed to share it with a friend's daughter, who moved South from New Jersey. The finer points of being Southern are so well detailed in this little book! I am rereading it myself and laughing all the way. Maryln Schwartz is so skilled in "nailing" the specifics we've always been taught by our mothers and grandmothers... what is and isn't acceptable behavior for a Southern lady. If you want to know WHY we
do/don't do certain things, it's in this book! A fun read. This eBay seller sent the book quickly and safely, and it is in great used condition, much appreciated. Nothing but the best in all ways.Lire l'avis complet...

Ladies of the South

Sweet, comical book about proper old Southern etiquette for ladies and all who they associate with! Witty, charming, and a fun read for all!

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Grea book

Great, entertaining book. Will make you laugh and bring back good memories!!

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NEW RESIDENT OF THE SOUTH

I bought 3 of these after reading it from the library. I have made 2 friends who are native here. I am going to lend a book to each of these ladies to see if they have had or know Southern ladies who had these things happen. At any rate, I learned a LOT! Even explained some things that I have observed or experienced in my short time here.Lire l'avis complet...

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A Southern Belle Primer by Maryln Schwartz

There was a time when a publication or product was not in print or being made anymore and there was no way you would have been unable to locate that product. I tell everyone if you can't find it look on Ebay, then it might just not be out there anymore. There is always 10 of everything and then some what ever your looking for on Ebay!!
The book I purchased for some information I needed, and I was very happy with my purchase.Lire l'avis complet...