Eleven Things Mama Should've Told You About Men [Paperback]

Kimberley Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

Finding and keeping Mr. Right just became easier with this book of simple wisdom that mothers should have passed on to their daughters. Women will find insights into which men to avoid, personal safety, having a life outside a mate, maintaining stability, and mutual values on child-rearing. Included are 14 steps for keeping a man once a woman has found him, from worshipping together and valuing his mother to preserving respect and maintaining friendship.

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About the Author

Kimberley Lindsay Wilson is the author of Work It! The Black Woman’s Guide to Success. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: African American Images (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0913543691
• ISBN-13: 978-0913543696
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,787,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Priceless Advice!, November 2, 2001

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Tyora Moody "cookieaisle" (Columbia, SC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eleven Things Mama Should've Told You About Men (Paperback)

Hard-hitting and to the point! If you are single, looking for your "Mr. Right", this is a quick must-read book. Wilson lays out in Chapter One, the types of men who should be avoided. Most women will definitely recognize some of the traits provided in past or even current boyfriends.

Wilson goes on to advise women how to "take a look at the many normal, genuine, and decent brothers out there. They come from all walks of life, and at least one of them is right for you." She points out several very valid mistakes women make during the dating process, the number one mistake - seeking a mate to obtain a certain type of lifestyle. Why not get your own education and a good job yourself?

A really important chapter (and the longest) is titled "Check Him Out." So many sistahs get burned down the road because they suffer temporary blindness during the first stages of a relationship. Wilson emphasizes getting to know the family and several other important checklist points.

I like how Wilson leaves no woman out! There is something for single moms as well as married women! This is no doubt a great book to share with a sister, friend, daughter ... so many details about relationships have not been told by mama!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wow, December 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Eleven Things Mama Should've Told You About Men (Paperback)

I wish someone had given me this book a long time ago. The author talks about things my own mother did try to tell me but for various reasons I didn't listen. This isn't just about men and marriage it's about loving yourself and looking out for yourself too. It's a serious book presented in a funny way and I think it's perfect for the young college age sister.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks Kim for lifting up us black men, December 18, 2001

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Gregory F. Bearstop ( author of "Happine... (Greenbelt, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eleven Things Mama Should've Told You About Men (Paperback)

You can tell that the author loves her people because she tells the truth in a non-compromising manner. She is a modern day Harriet Tubman, lighting the way to freedom of the mind and heart.