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Overview

n 2005, Tyler Perry took Hollywood by storm. The movie he wrote, produced, and starred in, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, opened number one at the box office and went on to gross more than $50 million. In its first week on sale, the DVD sold 2.4 million copies. At the same time, Perry was starring nightly across the country in a soldout stage show he'd also written, produced, and scored-Madea Goes to Jail-even as another one of his productions, Meet the Browns, was touring nationally. Every week in 2005, 35,000 people saw a Tyler Perry production. His second feature film, Madea's Family Reunion, opens in theaters in February 2006. Now, this triple-threat actor/playwright/director, has written his first book, and it features his most beloved, most irreverent creation: sixty-eight-year-old grandmother Madea Simmons.

Madea is at the center of all of Tyler Perry's work, and she's always unfailingly outspoken, dead-on, and hilarious. But in Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings, Madea shares more than she ever has before- about herself, and about what she thinks of everyone around her. The topics inimitably covered by Madea (a term of endearment for "Mother Dear") include love and marriage, child-rearing, etiquette and neighborliness, beauty tips, health tips, financial tips, the Bible and the church, and, of course, gun care. She's brazen, feisty, and never at a loss for words, but at the heart of everything she says- and at the heart of all of Perry's work-is a resounding message of faith and forgiveness.

Shockingly hilarious, surprisingly moving, and as rousing and inspiring as a great gospel show, Madea's words of wisdom, memories, and straight-up in-your-face advice will be cherished by Perry's numerous fans- and it all comes just in time for Mother's Day. Tyler Perry is about to take the publishing world by storm.

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At the center of Tyler Perry's comic extravaganza is Madea Simmons, a delightfully untamed, trash-talking, 68-year-old black grandmother. This foul-mouthed, pot-smoking, pistol-packing matriarch achieved film fame in Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion. In Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings, Madea dispenses strong opinions on love, marriage, church, the Bible, neighbors, bad blood, money, health, aging, and mortality.
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One could say that if the title of this book confuses you, then you probably shouldn't be reading it. But, as Madea helpfully suggests, "If you don't understand something I'm saying here and you're not black, you will have to ask somebody who is." Madea-Southern-speak for "mother dear"-is the fierce alter ego of Tyler Perry, who has paraded the marijuana-smoking, pistol-packing, trash-talking matron through a series of hit gospel plays and films. Although primarily a comic figure based on unapologetically crude behavior coming from a harmless-looking old lady, Madea is envisioned by Perry (who provides his own introduction before turning the reins over to his inner grandma) as a throwback to a time when strong matriarchs ruled the community. The result is a surprisingly fresh compilation of homespun advice-which Madea says the reader should take "at your own risk"-on love, sex, getting ahead in life and (strangely) the thousand-plus uses of Vaseline. Although veering dangerously close to serious at times, Perry litters Madea's anarchic, stage-ready monologues with hilariously bad quips along the lines of "the grass is always greener on the other side, but the water bill is higher." (Apr. 11) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781594482403
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 2/6/2007
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 272
  • Sales rank: 128,369
  • Product dimensions: 5.56 (w) x 8.24 (h) x 0.73 (d)

Meet the Author

Tyler Perry is a playwright, producer, director, composer, and actor. He is the creative force behind ten theatrical productions that have toured nationally. He is also the writer, producer, and star of the recent number-one hit movie Diary of a Mad Black Woman. His second feature film Madea's Family Reunion, which he wrote, produced, directed, and stars in, is scheduled for release in February 2006. Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings is his first book.

Table of Contents

Pt. 1 The making of Madea 1
Pt. 2 Madea's secrets of romance 23
Pt. 3 Madea on love and marriage (often two completely separate topics) 41
Pt. 4 Kids! (enough said) 69
Pt. 5 Beauty tips that really work (Madea tested and approved) 101
Pt. 6 Don't ask Dr. Madea 119
Pt. 7 Miss Madea's rules of etiquette 157
Pt. 8 Madea's real-life survival tips 179
Pt. 9 Madea's commentary on the good book (not this one) 205
Pt. 10 Madea speaks her mind 215
Pt. 11 Madea cuts to the chase 235

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 18, 2006

    A true joy to read. You will get caught up in 'Madea'

    Being one of Mr. Perry's biggest fans, I was anticipating the release of this book. I must say I was not dissapointed. Once again Madea has made us take a hard and comedic look at ourselves. I have now passed it on to my two teen-aged daughters to read and I know they will enjoy it as much as I did. Keep up the good work Tyler, and tell Madea 'You go Girl!'

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 27, 2012

    No good

    Big thumbs down for this one

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 11, 2006

    If you loved the plays & the movies, check out the book

    I have seen the plays, I have seen the movies, and I am looking forward to reading the book. Madea is such a fun loving character, at times she reminds me of my own grandmother. Just the facts of life she gives you. She is full of life and adventure, so you can't go wrong reading this book. It will more than likely have you crying one minute, and laughing the next, just like the plays, and movies.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 12, 2006

    what a book

    This book is great. It will make you laugh, cry and remember your childhood.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 10, 2006

    You Have to See 'Madea' To Understand 'Madea'

    I have pre-ordered this book which I have been anticipating since Tyler Perry announced that he was writing it. As a collecter of five of Tyler Perry's Plays on DVD: 'I Can Do Bad By Myself', 'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman', 'Madea's Family Reunion', 'Madea's Class Reunion', and 'Meet The Brown's' as well as 'Diary Of A Mad Black Woman' (the movie), you have to understand where this character is coming from. It used to be a time when the elderly women in our neighborhoods were highly respected. If one of them saw you doing wrong, they would speak to you about it and you'd better listen! She had no problem telling your parents that she had to speak to you. Growing up, we learned to respect our elders. It's like Tyler Perry has stated, and I'm paraphrasing it - We don't have many women around like 'Madea' anymore. Nowadays, grandmothers are their late 30's, in the clubs enjoying themselves. 'Madea's' character can be outrageous but this character has a heart. This is how Tyler Perry sees it, and how I know it to be. 'Madea's' approach is comedic and shocking at times, but when you really think about it, 'Madea' is just telling it just like it is. Back in the day, Black females were known to take off their earrings (and shoes too) before engaging in any altercation. That was just how it was. I'm sure that this book will make for entertaining as well as enlightening reading.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 21, 2012

    Do Right And Kill Everything

    You should read thisbook it is awesome

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 15, 2012

    Relationships and Love

    If your looking for a great book about relationships and love, then this is your book!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 7, 2012

    Swagg

    This book is good

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  • Posted August 30, 2011

    Excellent

    As in everything tyler pery does si.ply the best

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 20, 2011

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    Would be more stars if I didnt know this stuff

    The book is amazing amd a future refrence book when I get older bur now I'm 22 and can only relate to some of it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 18, 2011

    Get Ready!

    Now if your a fan of Tyler Perry and his work of art with creating epic and amazing movies, then you will be a fan of this story which of course includes the one and only Madea. VERY FUNNY. This is one of thise storys were the persob doesn't beat around the "bush",its simply straight foward but Agreable at the same time. =D

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  • Posted June 7, 2011

    Double Take

    Loved the book, but there were chapters that were repeated in the book i purchased.

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  • Posted June 1, 2011

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    Highly Recommended

    This book is a MUST read. I saw myself 3 generations before me and my children and future grandchildren in this book. If you have ever seen any Madea movie movie or play you can hear her voice and see her talking to you as you read this serious, funny, and true commentary. I have finished it and have started passing it out for ALL the ladies in my family to read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 15, 2010

    Great Book !

    This is an excellent book. Tyler Perry really put some effort into this AWESOME book. i would recommend this book to everyone that is interested in broken relationships. GREAT BOOK !

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 18, 2010

    Pretty funny audio book. different.

    Funny audio book. Lessons in life. Memorable. Tyler Perry at his best

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  • Posted May 9, 2010

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    Love this

    I'm reading this book for the second time. This is one of my absolute favorite reads... I've given it to 2 other people for gifts and they have loved them as well... Anyone who loves Tyler Perry's Madea, this is a MUST READ

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  • Posted March 13, 2010

    TYLER PERRY, WHAT CAN I SAY?

    THIS MAN HAS MADE ME LAUGH THROUGH SOME HARD TRIALS. HE HAS BEEN MY ANGEL OF INSPIRATION!HIM AND PROPHETESS BYNUM, I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE! T.P TESTIMONY HAS ENCOURAGED ME IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!

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  • Posted August 4, 2009

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    MADEA WRITES A BOOK

    this book is about madea's commentaries, on life and love and other things... a laugh out loud book,a must read, if you're a fan of MAdea

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  • Posted July 5, 2009

    Dont Make a Black Woman take off her earrings

    This book made me laugh so hard I almost wet myself, the stories that Madea told made me remember growing up and how the young kids now a days have it so much easier.

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  • Posted November 9, 2008

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    Madea

    I loved this book! It made me laugh hysterically, but it also had some good advice and life lessons in it. If you are down in the dumps, I suggest u read this book, or watch one of Tyler Perry's plays or movies. Either one will have you smiling in no time!

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