Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me

De: Mia X

Narrado por: Mia K. Young

Legendary recording artist Mia X was the first lady of multi-platinum record label No Limit Records. Her cookbook/memoir is filled with memories from her childhood and all the way through her musical career, as well as sharing some of her delicious recipes.

The cookbook/memoir is an ode to her late grandmother, whom she fondly calls Mamaw. Mamaw had a big hand in raising Mia. She had a straightforward lace with (at times) a raw-gritty-cuss-words approach to life.

Things My Grandma Told Me, Things My Grandma Showed Me will have you laughing, crying, quoting Mamaw, and cooking.

©2018 Mia K. Young (P)2018 Mia K. Young

Wisdom for the Ages

This book was an amazing read (listen) Mia X was so lucky to have had the guidance of someone so wise in the ways of the world. Not to say that our families dont provide the support we need but her G-Ma was like a wise old sage who channeled the wisdom of Confucius in a modern day world. With a wit and humor that just doesn't give this book is sure to to please one and all who read / listen to it.

The recipes and the time spent in the kitchen remind me of my own upbringing waking up at 5am and spending time in the kitchen with my aunt while she made sunday dinner, I was always the support never actually learning what she was doing but just watching the magic happen - very different from Mia X who actually absorbed all the moments and translated them into every dish she continues to make till this day. Just a great read!!!

Raw and real

I loved this book so much I could relate to it a lot being for the south one of my best reads/listens of 2024 always have been a fan of Mia x

Great Story I love it

I love every bit of of this. Im so glad I read this. Very good read.

Mama Mia Did Dat!

This book was amazing!! I’m going to listen to again and purchase the hard copy as well. Mia X outdid herself. This is such an endearing, real and loving story of family, strength and good food with the added treat of a recipe book all in one. I strongly recommend!

Mama Mia

nobody could've read her story better. the book was honest, raw,and real like her music. definitely will be incorporating some of memaw saying in my life.

love it...

I laugh just listening to the book because it's how our parents and grandparents talk when you are from New Orleans. This is a great book feel like I know the people in the book.

Amazing!!!

I love this book soo much. I'm so glad that Mia X narrated her book. Her voice makes you feel like you are family and right at home in New Orleans. This book will bring back memories of your own family and teach you a few lessons that you might have missed. This is a must for every woman. It is an amazing and very necessary addition to the African-American written and oral history. I've already made 2 of her Mamaw's recipes, delicious! I must order a hardcopy because this book is a classic.

Long time coming

I had this book on my TBR/Listen for a long time. Finally got around to it, and glad I did. Mia's grandma was a cool lady. I felt like I knew her after hearing this story. My paternal granny lived in New Orleans for years, and whilst listening, I often wondered if both our grannies knew each other lol. I wish the last half of the book could've went into more detail about her life, but I understand her decision on that too. Good book!!

Mia X’s Grandma also my Auntie and Nanny

This was such a blessing because I was taught the same things by her. They didn’t play. I thank God for their stern and honest teaching. The kids today need this.

Also our other female relatives were like this. This brought back so many memories, especially all of ancestors that went on to glory

Love you to pieces my lil Queen Cousin

Love, Love, Love!!

This was a great read from the beginning to the end! Listening to the story's reminded me of the good old days in New Orleans with my own grandma before the storm. I must say reading this book made me check myself, my pantry, refrigerator and keep my house tidy. I've used the mac and cheese recipe this past thanksgiving and it was the bomb! I can't wait to try more.