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Mama for President: Good Lord, Why Not?

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"Mama for President: Good Lord Why Not?" is written by Vicki Lawrence in the character of Mama Thelma Harper. Like the Mama people have come to love from the show "Mama's Family," she is still as grumpy as ever in this hilarious book.

Her wisecracking remarks hit on topics people think about with regards to politics but never seem to get answers to. Each chapter is broken up into subjects pertaining to her campaign (though Mama sometimes runs off topic for brief moments). This book is wildly hilarious and I would definitely recommend it to any fan of Mama Thelma Harper/ Vicki Lawrence.

How much fun is this book? I found myself reading it on the NY subway laughing out loud. To ride the subway in the summer heat and have a large grin on my face makes this book worth every penny. You can actually hear "Mama's" voice when you read it (which made me look for the audiobook version, would be even funnier).

If you want some good laughs, an easy "beach" read, this is the book for you. It's witty, non offensive and just plain fun. Pick it up. (but don't read it in the bookstore or Mama will chastise you several times in the book for doing so).

In the candid no-holds-barred style that only Vicki Lawrence's Mama Harper can, this book is full of comical solutions for the problems plaguing the USA & Raytown from Mama Harper herself! Mama Harper covers Immigration, airport security, balencing the budget, busting the deficit, morality in America, animals, emergency preparedness and much more!

If you were a fan of the show Mama's Family you'll like this one. It's a light hearted, fun and fast read.

Just what I wanted, and exactly as I expected. A must have and read for any fan of MAMA!!!

i laughed and then laughed some more... recommend this to all who watched.followed Mama's family on TV !!

11/05/09 A great read for those who've ever enjoyed watching the TV sitcom "Mama"....

Was really funny and touching at the same time. Anyone who watched "Mama's Family" back in the day will love this book!

MAMA is always funny. Her insights are hilarious and mykids love it too.

Who'da thunk it? Vicki Lawrence was all set to become a dental hygenist.
Thank God she didn't - and that Carol Burnett had the good sense to hire her on her variety show - or we'd never have Thelma "Mama" Harper, one of the funniest and brazen characters in all of television history. I vividly remember the fall of 1982, at age 6, when "Mama's Family" came on TV. The promo spots for the show freaked me out - exactly WHO was this mean old lady who was going to be on TV every week? Anyhow, I didn't watch "Mama's Family" until long after it was cancelled and in reruns - and I saw it before ever knowing that the character originated on the "Carol Burnett Show". It's amazing that Vicki started playing Mama at age 25, with no makeup and only a wig and glasses. And 35 years later, Vicki is still playing Mama.

Anyhow - needless to say, the book is a nice satire, very timely (and timeless!) and relevant. And the tone is just right...like Mama was in the same room. I enjoyed every bit of it and look forward to re-reading it over the years. In fact, the book is 'by' Thelma Harper (as told to Vicki Lawrence and Monty Aidem)...and I tried to imagine Mama's voice while reading it, which helped. There are also many nice little side bars that pop up on every third or fourth page (like people who Mama thinks should be tasered, and her answers to questions like 'Mama, what would you do about gun control? Answer: That depends...are we talking about squirt guns here??') Also included are some of Mama's recipes that she'll be serving in the White House if she's elected...if I cooked, I would definitely be making some of them.

I did kinda wish that Mama had made some references to her family and friends - like Eunice, Ellen, Vint, Naomi, Iola, Bubba....it woulda made the book that much funnier I imagine.

Let's hope this becomes available as an audio book sometime soon.

This is a great book to read out loud to the whole family for some family time - parental guidance suggested, of course. Usually political humor just ticks me off, but this book is hilarious and light-hearted. There are even some yummy recipes included - you know - the very meals Mama would throw down while screaming at Naomi to quit painting her nails, Vinton to quit acting like a moron, Bubba to quit combing his hair and Iola to quit mooching a meal! Buy it and share the Mamalove with others. You won't regret it.