| Don't Let My Mama Read This: A Southern Fried Memoir | 
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Sales Rank: 75020
Category: Book
Author: Hadjii
Publisher: Harlem Moon
Studio: Harlem Moon
Manufacturer: Harlem Moon
Label: Harlem Moon
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0767926471
Dewey Decimal Number: 975.0496073
EAN: 9780767926478
ASIN: 0767926471
Publication Date: April 22, 2008
Release Date: April 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Meet Hadjii.
He?s got a loving family, a taste for making trouble, and a wicked sense of humor. His first book, Don?t Let My Mama Read This, is a rarity?an upbeat memoir about a blessedly normal childhood written by a natural-born storyteller. In it, he offers a warm, witty look at the pleasures and pitfalls of growing up in a close-knit Southern family, from a young man who?s just like you, only funnier.
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 Still Laughing September 29, 2008
Like the reviewer before me. I happened on this book at a book store close out sale - Strand's in NYC. What a lucky find. His humor is right up there with the best. I found myself smiling, laughing a lot and stifiling raucus gaffaws while reading it on my subway commute. I reccommend it as a must read for my book club and for everyone.
Do Not Read In Public! May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Unless you want people to look at you because you will be laughing out loud while Hadjii explains what it was what like for him growing up in the South. I picked this up because I am teaching memoir to my students and I wanted a variety of examples. I read a portion of the chapter on school to my students and they loved it. Several asked to borrow the book when I was finished. Don't miss the chapter on Christmas! I am a white girl from California and I can relate to this. So can you!
Trouble with a Capital H March 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When Hadjii says, "don't let my mama read this," that's exactly what he means. His southern-fried memoir, DON'T LET MY MAMA READ THIS, is bold, at times funny, and not for the faint of heart. He tackles issues like race and growing up in the south candidly and with an "in your face" style I couldn't help but appreciate. I laughed, shook my head and gave silent high-fives. This is definitely one guy who isn't afraid to say what's on his mind and, just in case you don't like what he has to say, he offers his apologies up front - sort of. Reading about his journey to manhood was entertaining, to say the least.
Reviewed by T. Shelly B.
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Wow! Pre-order? I already own a copy. February 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Recently, the washington DC metro area lost one of our bookstore landmarks. Karibou books closed it doors during January 2008. This store provided books written about and by Black people for over 15 years. Well like most store closings, there was a huge sale and I happened to pick up "Don't let my mama read this". Makes you wonder how many more authors will not have the opportunity to showcase their works to the community before mass release. Now on to the book :-)
I'm in the beginning stages of this book but already know that I will enjoy it. Hilarious, is all I can say. Thus far, I've worn a constant smile while reading this book and thinking, "I know exactly what you mean, Hadjii!"
Even if you can not relate to his story, you are bound to laugh with him as you experience a slither of his life.
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