• 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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Enjoyable

Amusing, yet serious look at life. Made a is the aunt or grandma we all need in today's society

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Wonderful

Absolutely love this book. I always know if I need some wise words or a laugh Madea is there. Thank you Tyler Perry for all the characters you have brought into our lives. God Bless.

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Funny but TRUE!

This book gives it to you like it is! Tyler Perry has a Great way of capturing how "black women" are.

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Awesome Book

I loves it, I laughed so much and it’s true Madea form! You will enjoy the read!

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An Awesome Content

I love all the plays that she is apart of but to hear her narrating a title is top tier. The title speaks about our daily lives and what we can do to make certain changes if we are going on the wrong path. I would definitely recommend this book to others seeing how this book is of great help. I really appreciate you laying it out straight instead of covering it. PS You need to read or write more titles.

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Tells it like it is

One of all time favorite books! Very entertaining and easy to relate to. I have no problem reading it over and over again.

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oh Madea! going to miss her!!

gone are the days of Madea. she makes you laugh out loud no matter what. gonna miss you Madea!

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best book ever

What made the experience of listening to Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings the most enjoyable?

madea

What did you like best about this story?

the life lessons that madea gave

Which character – as performed by Tyler Perry – was your favorite?

madeA

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

YES when she said she rapped everything in plastic lol

Any additional comments?

it was a good book really hope Tyler perry make more books with madea

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one I love everything that Tyler Perry does by far

2 just hearing play Madea in the book is even funnier. when I read this before I always can hear Madea in my head LOL and I had time on my hands three the hard copy. so now I don't have time to read an actual book. I was so surprised when I heard Madea's voice and Tyler's on the side of your so it made it more interesting and funnier. 3 I know now where I want to be when I get older A Madea.

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Very enjoyable

It was very entertaining and there were also some aspects of it that I found good to know and even useful to share with others.

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