Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings
Author	Tyler Perry
Language	English
Genre	Humor
Publisher	Riverhead Hardcover
Publication date	April 11, 2006
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardback & paperback)
Pages	272
ISBN	1-59448-921-1

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]

Synopsis

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]

Reception

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]