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‘Don’t Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings’ compiles Madea’s comedic counsel on romance, marriage, child‑raising, beauty, etiquette, health, finances, Scripture, church matters, and even gun care. The book offers a humorous take on practical living tips through the voice of Tyler Perry’s iconic character.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Tyler Perry
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