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Jill Conner Browne, the ringleader of Jackson, Mississippi’s notorious Sweet Potato Queens, invites readers into the world of her exuberant group with a tongue‑in‑cheek, irreverent manifesto. Drawing on the Queens’ spirited history—from their debut in the St. Patrick’s Day parade to their unforgettable escapades—Browne weaves essays that blend humor, life advice, and a celebration of women’s camaraderie. Chapters cover topics such as mastering the art of attraction, keeping essential friends, dealing with hostile men, humorous dietary tips, and bite‑sized, laugh‑inducing wisdom that promises to be "the best advice ever given in the entire history of the world."
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Jill Conner Browne
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