Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

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]

Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings
AuthorTyler Perry
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreHumor
PublisherRiverhead Hardcover
Publication date
April 11, 2006
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages272
ISBN1-59448-921-1

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. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/books/arts/best-sellers-july-30-2006.html
  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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