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.God and Tyler Perry vs. Hollywood Time The book won the 2006 Quills Awards for Book of the Year, MSNBC and spent twelve weeks on both The New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings USA Today
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.READ EXCERPT: 'Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings,' by Tyler Perry ABC News5 Life Lessons from Tyler Perry's Madea Reelz
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".Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life AALBC.com Publishers Weekly called the book "a surprisingly fresh compilation of homespun advice".Nonfiction review: Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings Publishers Weekly 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".DON'T MAKE A BLACK WOMAN TAKE OFF HER EARRINGS AudioFile Booklist wrote that "tucked into all the silliness that is part of the character is some sound advice on life".Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings Booklist
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