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Talk Southern to Me: Stories & Sayings to Accent Your Life Hardcover – March 6, 2018

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The hilarious book that the South’s very own Dolly Parton described as “fun, informative, and oh-so Southern,” Talk Southern To Me is a love letter to the South, y’all. Essays ’bout charm, beauty and style, chewin’ the fat, love, parenting, and more―full of yes ma’ams and no sirs, casseroles and cheese balls, taffeta and pom-poms . . .  plus more Southern phrases than you can shake a stick at.

If you’re not from the South, bless your heart, pay attention cause there’s a ton of wisdom to be found in these heartfelt, humorous ways. Southerners speak their own unique version of the English language, and you’ll come to understand it in these pages. It’s a linguistic art. And it’s gooder than grits, y’all.

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I love all things Southern . . . and I really love Julia Fowler's new book Talk Southern to Me. I know you'll love it, too. It's fun, informative, and oh-so-Southern.

-- Dolly Parton Published On: 2018-03-06

I'm proud to share the sisterhood of the South with my dear friend Julia Fowler. Her humor and intelligence shine through everything she does, including the pages of this most entertaining book.

-- Patricia Altschul Published On: 2018-03-06

Talk Southern to Me is a hilarious, wise, and winning explaination of the heart and soul of the South, written by one of its most beloved - and lovable - daughters. As a longtime fan of Julia Fowler's brilliantly funny Southern Women Channel on YouTube, I have pined for a print version of her sassy Southern storytelling to share with friends and here it is! Get you some!

-- Celia Rivenbark Published On: 2018-03-06

Bless your heart, Julia Fowler. Here we have all things Southern. It turns out a Southerner can string together the most unexpected words to shape you up, dress you down, or describe what just went on. A delightful insider's guide.

-- Delia Ephron Published On: 2018-03-06

I'm a Texan, and Lord have mercy on my soul, did Julia Fowler hit the nail on the head with her hysterical new book. My Mama suddenly came back to life, shaking her finger in my face and reminding me of all that is Southern: the sayings I grew up with, the manners with which I was taught, the very important casseroles, the church covered-dish fellowships, and the pageantry. Everything that I miss dreadfully, but will always be imprinted as part of my DNA. No, you do not have to be from the same dirt to appreciate this gem, but it sure doesn't hurt.

-- Del Shores Published On: 2018-03-06

Y'all, Julia Fowler just dills my pickle, she's so funny. If you're from the South, your heart will be fuller than a tick reading her honest and hilarious portrayal of our language and customs. You might even time warp back to the nights your Mama made you sleep in sponge rollers or the first time you went cow tippin'. You might even taste the butter on your Mee Maw's homemade biscuits. Julia Fowler is to Southern comedy what white vinegar is to collard greens - absolutely necessary!

-- Laura Bell Bundy Published On: 2018-03-06

About the Author

South Carolina native, Julia Fowler, is the creator of YouTube’s Southern Women Channel, home of the viral video series, Sh%t Southern Women Say. She is an actor, writer, and producer who has worked in television, film, and on Broadway. She currently resides in Venice Beach, California, and is generally irritated that it’s void of proper fried okra. Visit her at www.southernwomenchannel.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gibbs Smith (March 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 142364896X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423648963
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.7 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Sassy Shopper
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a “True” Southerner you will appreciate this book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
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Great southern sayings and stories that you will love., This book is for those that understand the culture of the Deep South and their traditions. Yankees might enjoy it but not truly appreciate it. That would come from being a southerner. I have enjoyed reading sayings that I haven’t heard in a long time. Also there were some I had never heard before. No one can tell a good story like a southerner. Very enjoyable.
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Suzanne Utt
5.0 out of 5 stars You’ll love the one liners and family sayings!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
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What isn’t to love?!?! This book was such an easy and delightful read. I actually read it next to the pool. My sister has it now and a friend wants to borrow it when she’s done. It’s so funny how life in the South has so much family value and the sayings about life really do come back to you.

Buy the book, giggle, have fond memories of family get togethers & enjoy sitting and reading a fun little book that gives the South Props the way it should.

I’m in the North now, but my roots are still down south.
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Sheila Ditto
5.0 out of 5 stars Too funny!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019
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I really liked this book! I have a Southern grandmother and have heard all these Southern things before. I think I enjoyed this book so much because it’s been 16 years since I have heard them because my Granny passed away. I feel like my friends would enjoy this book, along with anyone who would like to understand the Southern way of life. I reckon I will just mosey on to Miss Julia’s next book to do some more reminiscing!
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David M. Carroll
4.0 out of 5 stars Not strictly southern terms
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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I'm familiar with most of the terms in this book and have used several of them myself. A lot of them are more universal than the author realizes. I've heard , and used many of them growing up in western Pennsylvania. btw, not all soda pop is called a coke in the rest of the country! If I say I would like a Coke, I want a coke! Not something else!!. I guess when I'm down south I'll have to spell it out for you
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Debra Rollier
5.0 out of 5 stars Talk Southern to Me
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018
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Being raised in the south, this book hit home for me. I have always lived in the south and been proud of it. I can. Hear my mama or my grandma saying almost all of those quotes. It is to bad the now generations don’t know anything about manners or etiquette. We have failed our children. It. Is a very good book and a quick read.
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Jeanie (Mississippi)
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book with Southern sayings
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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I purchased a used book and very pleased with it. It looks new and half the price. It's one of those books to have just for a fun read or for a gift. As the book says Southerners speak their own variant of the English language.
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High Hopes
3.0 out of 5 stars Love Southern Women
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
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Love Southern Women. This book was good....but I would have loved for Julia to have told more stories. Good, quick read.
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s holliday
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Soutern ways
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022
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I think this book is best for those raised in the south by a southern mom. My mama and aunts said so many of the things mentioned so I laughed a lot. However, there were quite a few not so lady like things said. It is still a keeper for me!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and worth every penny
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2018
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Very funny and just what you would want your southern mama to advise you. The quotes in between each chapter are priceless.

Well worth the read.
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Elisabeth Jeter
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2019
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Brings back old times. Great book. I love her stuff.
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Joanna Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks
Reviewed in Australia on August 24, 2018
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Gorgeous book for my collection
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