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We're Just Like You, Only Prettier: Confessions of a Tarnished Southern Belle by Celia Rivenbark

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mbenzz's review against another edition

4.0

I couldn't wait to get this book in. When it finally arrived, I dropped everything and started on it right away! This book was hilarious and I found myself laughing out-loud quite a few times!

Being a born and raised, 100%, absolute Yankee, I loved reading about the quirky ways of the south. The 'mommy-wars', the right and wrong ways to conduct yourself as a 'proper' southern lady, and how NOT to let your husband dress the child, were all very amusing. I normally only read books that take place down south as I love reading about the friendly people, warm climate, and their simple way of life.

This book was a very cute and realistic look at the folks of the south, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a quick little read that will make you laugh. I can't wait to read 'Bless your Heart Tramp', and hope it's as cleverly written as I found this one to be. I'm definitely glad I bought it!

klippy's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved it - having lived in the South all of my life I understood this book completely!!!!

labunnywtf's review against another edition

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5.0

Seriously, this woman does not disappoint. I liked Bless Your Heart, Tramp and Stop Dressing Your Six-Year Old Like a Skank better, but only because they were more newspaper column-like, as opposed to this one, which was more like essays. Not at all bad, I just liked the short and sweet format.

Seriously, love her.

lynnbettencourt's review against another edition

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1.0

Putting it nicely, it wasn't for me. It read like rambling and I feel like, while there were some entertaining bits, it could have benefited from editing. It was not a flattering view of the South.