Automatic Y'All: Weaver D's Guide to the Soul [Hardcover]

Dexter Weaver (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

Meet the hardest working man in soul food. The world got a taste of home-style chef and philosopher Weaver D when his motto 'Automatic for the People' was used by hometown band REM as the title for their best-selling album. But his own loyal fans know that being Automatic -- keeping on with the keep -- in good times and bad, and knowing that life, like food, is always better with a few generous shots of hot sauce -- is really Weaver D's down-to-earth recipe for business success and personal happiness. His pragmatic philosophy is as soul-satisfying as a double serving of his Three Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese. Includes 50 of his long-sought-after soul food recipes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Dexter's down-home food [is} as inspiring as his friendliness. -- Southern Living magazine

Dishes outh Southern charm, hospitality, and sass. -- Black Entertainment Television

Equal parts hip lifestyle primer, entrepreneurial history, and four-point plan for soulful living. -- The Southern Register

This upbeat little book sprinkles advice, humor, and philosophy throughout the life story of Weaver D. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

About the Author

Dexter Weaver has a successful restaurant and catering business. He lives in Athens, Georgia. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hill Street Press (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892514273
• ISBN-13: 978-1892514271
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #641,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > African

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, unique voice, March 20, 2000

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This review is from: Automatic Y'All: Weaver D's Guide to the Soul (Hardcover)

This is a great book by a soul-food master. There were two parts which were so funny that I literally dropped the book out of my hand, but there are other passages, like the one in which little Weaver adds too much salt to the canned peas he is making for his bed-ridden grandma, that had me bawling! If you've ever been to R.E.M.-country (Athens, GA) and had Weaver's great food, you'll love his easy-to-follow home-style recipes that are in the back of the book after his memoir. I've made his Three Cheese Mac N' Cheese two times already and I'm not particularly a whiz in the kitchen. Just by coincidence, this is the third Hill Street Press book I've ordered--they are a cool, little publishing company based in Weaver's hometown.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book From a Fantastic Person, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Automatic Y'All: Weaver D's Guide to the Soul (Hardcover)

Dexter Weaver is the most down to earth person around...and it really comes through in his book. Everything, from his views on life to the recipes in the back are GREAT. If you want to read an uplifting story about life and how to live it, read this book.

ps. His food is mighty fine too.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Way to go Weaver!, March 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Automatic Y'All: Weaver D's Guide to the Soul (Hardcover)

I heard Weaver on Weekend Edition Saturday with Scott Simon. Though I haven't seen him in years and moved from Athens a long time ago, I will carry to my grave my fond memories of Weaver D and his smiling face (and good food). Read this book! It's the real deal!