• 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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Thoroughly Enjoyed

listen to this with my friend each day that we work together and we both laughed through the whole thing. Got to love anything Tyler Perry does, because it's always with his whole heart, humor, and straight to the point. we need more men like him. such a wonderful soul. if I ever have the privilege to meet him, it will definitely be one of the most memorable days of my life. Now I'll listen to the other book!

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Nice listen!

I listened to this audio while on a road trip.. funny yet informative in a madea way! Enjoyed every minute of this book!

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Crazy Crazy Crazy Mother Dear

I loved all of the plays and movies, but to hear Madea on audio was hilarious. Tyler makes valid points in a humorous way. I hope he makes another audio book.

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Cute funny listen . . .

This was cute because the author really sounds like an old black woman. You forget it is a guy talking. A little tedious at the end when she seems to be lecturing on behavior, and has a few four letter words- which I did a search looking specifically for clean comedy. Oh well, over all pretty funny.

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something to laugh at and lessons learned

love it but I like stories with characters. Tyler Perry's voice is calming and sweet.

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good read

loved it this book was the truth and I loooove Madear..Tyler Perry is the best...

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I laugh till I cried!

Would you listen to Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings again? Why?

I have listened to it at least 3 times already. Whenever I don't have another book to listen to I know I will be entertained with this one again and again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

This really does not apply because there is only one character

Which scene was your favorite?

Vaseline - anytime she mentions it I just crack up.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

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love this audio book

I love love love the way Tyler Perry narrated it in the Madea voice!!! I like how he or she lol teaches you so much but keeps it funny.

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You are funny

Hello Tyler, Thank you for your humor. I saw you on Td Jakes. I heard you say one day you were going to get rid of madea one day. Do you enjoy doing the character? Or is it difficult for you to do the character?

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MADEA GONE TELL IT!!!

GREAT NARRATION!
A MUST HAVE!
GREAT LAUGHTER!
I APPRECIATED IT TRULY!
I LOVED IT SO!

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