Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun, and Never Have an Off Moment

I really wanted to love this book; after all, I think Ms. Parks is a great example of what a determined, polished woman looks like in today's day and age. It was off to a great start when she was focused more on concepts such as femininity, social graces and problem solving. Where she went wrong was when she devoted entire chapters to which fork you should eat with, when you should have a potluck and how to use a finger bowl. If I wanted to read a book on dining etiquette, I would have ordered that. In getting so mired down in those unnecessary details, the book lost sight of its true goal and, yes, its charm. A much better read would be "What Southern Women Know" by Ronda Rich. She is still the master of the class when it comes to the essentials of southern female charm and you can definitely tell which book was authored by a writer and which book was authored by a reality tv star, bless her heart. If there's a sequel, then my advice to Ms. Parks is to stick to the meat of the book and stop worrying about the forks.

This is "how to dress for business success" with "Southern belle" in the title for marketing purposes. I didn't see anything particularly Southern in it. A far better book is "A Southern Belle Primer: Why Princess Margaret Will Never Be A Kappa Kappa Gamma".

I liked reading many parts of this book. It refreshed etiquette tips I had not used in a while. I enjoyed all the 'girly' tips though I do not think there should have been certain comparisons of women in Greek Letter Organizations. The author may have women who have purchased her book that belong to other Greek Letter organizations and may have the impression she is telling the world that these women are not as 'prestigious' as others but they to are supporters of her book by purchasing and reading the book.

I think this book has good tips and advice that I will start to apply in my life.

LOVE THIS BOOK!! Brought me back to my roots after leaving the South for 13 years. Really hope she writes another one.

Sweet, insightful and humorous! I love how Phaedra's voice was so evident throughout the book. Terrific read.

I love this book. Very entertaining.

The book arrived n good condition and much sooner than expected. I had already rated the deliver rating and i wish i would have waited. I ended up getting my book wayyy sooner than i expected! :-) it said for me to expect between Feb 6-24th then on another screen it stated i sould receive by the 24th. well its here! :-) ...now i do wish the book didn`t have a paper book cover..Other than that I am a very satisfied customer!

Love Phaedra Parks, this book was entertaining and educational about life in the South.

Good read. Can learn useful pointers about good manners, etiquette and dressing. Entertaining without being like a sermon. Recommend it.

Factual AND funny! I so enjoyed this read.

Une lecture amusante et distrayante qui vous emmène au cœur des bonnes manières "du sud " avec Phaedra comme guide . De bons conseils que l'on a trop vite oublié ...

i love phaedra but i expected more from the book. i just think the book just teaches you how to be a bit snobby and how to be classy etc. on what to wear how to deliver good table manners etc.i think more could of been put into this book. worth reading though. Going to read Nenes book next.