• Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

  • By: Tyler Perry
  • Narrated by: Tyler Perry
  • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,905 ratings)

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Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

By: Tyler Perry
Narrated by: Tyler Perry
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Publisher's summary

If you can count on one thing from "Madea" Mabel Simmons, star of the smash hits Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion, it's that she's got something to say. For as long as people can remember, Madea has been in the neighborhood - she's the beloved, hilarious, sharp-witted, pistol-packing grandmother who's watching out and speaking her mind.

Now Madea is telling her own story, dishing her memoirs and hard-won, hilarious wisdom in her own inimitable voice (with a little help from her friend Tyler Perry). Madea covers every topic you want to hear her on, from the art of flirting, to love and marriage (sometimes two very separate topics), and raising kids (including the full story on the bag o' belts).

She also opines on beauty tips (featuring her indispensable advice on the miraculous benefits of Vasoline), the healthy choice of a deep-fried diet, and the Bible (including her favorite Bible story, as you have definitely never heard it before) - and pretty much everything else.

Madea has lived quite a life, and she has some stories to tell. And they're all here. As she's fond of saying, "Sometimes life is hard, and you have to laugh your way through it."

©2006 Tyler Perry Inc. (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Inimitable." (Ebony)

"Hilarious." (The New York Times Book Review)

"Wicked." (Entertainment Weekly)

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Great first time listen

Tyler Perry did a great job narrating, it was nice hearing his Madea Voice!! VERY real and raw!!

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Typical TP keeping u laughing for hours. Loved it!

Tyler Perry always has me laughing. This book did not disappoint. It took me back to the days I had a Madea and got hit with a skillet😂

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What a Hoot!

What an absolutely great character!! She is a total hoot, and such a fabulous inspiration for the middle aged woman. You forget that she is really Tyler Perry. This is a great book and I cannot imagine reading this book over listening to it.

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A Big Fan

This was an awesome book to listen to...funny and enjoyable. I would recommend this book/ audio

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Hilarious

Great audio, had me laughing from start to finish. I will relisten to it anytime I want a good laugh.

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Funny stories with lessons.

Tyler Perry shares some funny stories through the lens of Madea with lessons. It will make you laugh and reflect. A great listen while on the way to work.

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~Straight Tom Foolery~ Get This Book!

This book is awesome! The best part is that it is narrated by Ma'dea. This is classic Tyler Perry. The story line...what story line? You will laugh for sure and learn a thing or two. You will also get alot of stuff you will have absolutely no use for, FUN Stuff.

Click the add to cart button. If you do this while at work it will brighten your day in the midst of your work load.

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The Best of Madea in depth life analysis!

Funny and entertaining! Love Madea views on life! Can’t wait for another of her brilliants stories!

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I love Madea! This made me laugh and think.

This was great. I was able to take a look at my own life and the people in it. Most everyone struggles with the thought of death, Now when i think of death it doesnt seem so bad when you realize the best part of death is the life you lived before it. This book gives insight to the black race for those who may not know, but its much more than that....we all no matter our race have so much in common no matter how diferent our up bringing!

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I laughed till my stomach hurt!

Madea is one of my all time favorite characters. I can’t imagine being blessed as a young person with her as a role model. I was so sad and devastated when I heard there won’t be any more Madea movies made. I hardly ever like watching movies more than once but I could watch Madea movies multiple times and laugh just as hard each time. If we can’t have more Madea movies please let us at least enjoy her with more books!

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