As a Yankee, I have always been charmed by the South. The accents, the food, the attitudes. My niece lives in Charleston SC and I have delightedly seen her go from Jersey Girl to Southern Girl.

This book was a witty jaunt through the important things in Southern Life: Weather, Football, Etiquette, and Food among other things. I had a few laugh out loud moments... a thoroughly delightful quick and entertaining read for a New Year. I recommend it to y'all! ( )

I feel fortunate to have started the New Year with a book that made me laugh out loud! This one had me remembering things from my past that I'd plum forgotten. But don't worry, you don't have to be a Southerner to enjoy this little gem. Just grab a glass of sweet iced tea, sit back (preferably on a front porch if you have one), and let Julia tell you all about what makes Southerners tick. Be it hospitality, health, the weather, or sports; she's pretty much covered it all in Embrace Your Southern, Sugar!

With humor and wit, she manages to capture not just what she adores about this unique region of the country but why she's so happy and comfortable with her own country roots. The only thing I was missing as I read this one was a slice of pecan pie. But Julia thought of that as well and included not one but two family recipes for this southern classic.

Thanks to Library Thing and Gibbs Smith Publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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I love all things southern so this book was right up my alley. That being said, I felt like this books was full of cliches. Almost like a Hollywood version of what they think a southerner should be. I did enjoy some of the essays and the book is beautifully designed. ( )

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It is a hoot!

Julia Fowler explains life from the Southern Perspective. “Comin’ and Goin’”, “Obsession With Football”, “Southern Cooking” and “Just Bein’ Southern”, Fowler gives tips and more with a good dose of humour.

Football is not just a sport to a Southerner — it is a major part of life — a religion. The focus is on high school and college teams. Friday is high school games and Saturday is college games. And a true Southerner does not miss either. It doesn’t matter if they attended the college of their choice…it is the team that matters.

Southern food is considered the ultimate form of hospitality. Each area has their distinct cuisine and they each claim it to be “the best’> Food is a part of every event; welcome to the neighbourhood, funerals, holidays or stopping by to chat. Food is an expression of love.

The book is filled with southern phrases, some I’m familiar with from friends and many I’d never heard. It is interesting what a number of phrases can really mean!

It is a fun read that can bring some smiles your way — and we call all use some smiles! It also has a few southern recipes to try out for a taste of southern cooking. ( )

A big thank you to LibraryThing for this book in exchange for my honest review.

What a funny and charming book! I had a smile on my face when I wasn't laughing out loud.

Ms. Fowler really loves the South where she grew up. I'm so glad she has passed her thoughts on various aspects of Southern living to us: the weather, the South's obsession with football, food, health, being country, and comin' and goin' (baby showers for those comin' and funerals for those goin').

I loved all the Southern sayings. Of course, being from Southern Indiana, I have heard many but certainly not all of them. There are pages and pages of sayings with the subject corresponding with the section.

Ms. Fowler has a YouTube channel, Southern Women, and I have a feeling it's as charming as this book. You don't have to be a Southerner to enjoy this light read. ( )