This is not my first foray into the tart, Southern-fried world of Celia Rivenbark. The first time I ever read her was for her book Stop Dressing Your Six Year Old Like A Skank. And I've never looked back.
Like so many other humor books that get published lately, it's a collection of essays/blogs/articles written by Celia who was formerly a writer for... the NY Times? One of their little family? I'm gonna fact check for a second. Then write my findings here. Instead of just typing out the accurate information and not boring you with this filler. Ok, it was the Morning Star. See! Told you!
But yeah, it's her first book. It's hilarious Southernisms, talking about becoming a mommy at forty, the delightful stereotyping of Southerners on TV, the time her husband tried to make her go for a week without television, and many, many helpful essays on topics from marriage to how to properly measure Southern-style in the kitchen and beyond.
The titles of her books are as follows. If they alone don't convince you she's worth a read, well, then I can't help you. Really. Bless your heart.
Bless Your Heart, Tramp And Other Southern Endearments
We're Just Like You, Only Prettier: Confessions from a Tarnished Southern Belle
Stop Dressing Your Six Year Old Like A Skank: A Slightly Tarnished Southern Belle's Words of Wisdom
Belle Weather: Mostly Sunny With A Chance of Scattered Hissy Fits
You Can't Drink All Day If You Don't Start In The Morning
'Nuff said.
Celia talkin' about Celia.
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