“And Mother Used to Say…..”

Words to Live By that “Ain’t never Lied”

by Gloria Lynn Howe

“And Mother Used to Say…..”
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“And Mother Used to Say…..”

Words to Live By that “Ain’t never Lied”

by Gloria Lynn Howe

Published Dec 15, 2014
211 Pages
Genre: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Popular Culture



 

Book Details

“And Mother Used to Say....” Words to Live By that “ain’t never lied,” is a compilation of the “common sense” language and wisdom spoken by grandmothers, mothers and aunties from generations of old.


“And Mother Used to Say…..” Words to Live By that ain’t never lied,” is different from the average book of clichés, adages or idioms. It is a book of the “common sense” language and wisdom spoken by grandmothers, mothers and aunties from generations of old. It is a clever, humorous and distinctive showcase of the dialect and culture of mothers from the DMV, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area and a journey back into time. Women and men will shake their heads, slap their knees, and nod in agreement to sayings such as “A hard head makes a soft behind,” as in, learn the lesson the first time around before you fall on you’re a*# the second go round. It’s a feel good, easy read that definitely aims to please! Now go on and pick up a copy or two because as the saying goes; “If ya think long, ya think wrong.” The book is so funny and so true . I have heard so much of these same things from my mom. You will go far with this book. “We all need to be reminded about the good old days and learn from what our parents used to teach,” Rochelle, Salon 804.

 

About the Author

Gloria Lynn Howe

Gloria Lynn Howe was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She has worked as a reporter and journalist for newspapers such as the Baltimore Afro-American Newspapers, The Baltimore Times, the Milwaukee Sentinel, the Washington, D.C. news bureau of Thomson Newspapers and the New York Post. She has also worked as a featured actress in stage plays, television and feature films in New York and Los Angeles. Ms. Howe currently teaches English in the Mount Vernon City School District located in Mount Vernon, New York.