| Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings | |
| Author: | Tyler Perry |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Genre: | Humor |
| Publisher: | Riverhead Hardcover |
| Release Date: | April 11, 2006 |
| Media Type: | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages: | 272 |
| Isbn: | 1-59448-921-1 |
| Italic Title: | force |
Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings is a 2006 humor novel by Tyler Perry and focuses on his character of Madea.[1] The book won the 2006 Quills Awards for Book of the Year,[2] and spent twelve weeks on both The New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.[3] [4]
Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings is a collection of advice, stories, and wisdom written in the viewpoint of Madea. The topics covered in the book range from marriage, family, finance, religion, and gun care.[5] [6]
Critical reception to Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings was mixed to positive. AALBC.com wrote "it's unfortunate that someone being touted as a role model would have so many negative traits, even if it's all just a joke" but that the book was "not intended to be taken at face value".[7] Publishers Weekly called the book "a surprisingly fresh compilation of homespun advice".[8] AudioFile positively reviewed the audiobook, saying that Tyler "makes the most of this audio form, and his own heartfelt epilogue gives a glimpse into the creative spirit who brings us Madea".[9] Booklist wrote that "tucked into all the silliness that is part of the character is some sound advice on life".[10]