A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet review & giveaway

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Jun112013

*Today’s post is a review of Sophie Hudson’s book, “A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet.” And, with Shay from Mix and Match Family and Sheaffer from Pinterest Told Me To, we’re giving away 9 copies of the book!

I spent a lot of my weekend devouring the most wonderful book of short stories. And I laughed out loud. Often. And I cried. I wiped away tears as I remembered my own grandmother standing at the stove. And the way her home smelled when she made gravy. And the way she offered us ice cream, and when we’d get excited about the ice cream, she’d confess that she only had Cool Whip, not ice cream. And we were tickled to eat it anyway, straight out of the bowl.

As I read A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet by BooMama’s Sophie Hudson, I was full of the warm fuzzies. Because, there’s nothing like family. And in the south, there’s nothing like family and food.

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Sophie’s book is full of hilarious stories of family that are just overflowing with heart and love. We all grew up in families with funny quirks and funny expressions and, if you’re lucky like I am, delicious food. And at the heart of that food is a matriarch, who taught all the women how to prepare it.

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Sophie’s book made me laugh and cry and remember. And it made me think of so many of our own family memories in very small downs in the deep, deep south in Louisiana. I remembered friendships that go back for generations and stories of forgiveness and grace. I chuckled as I thought of my own parents’ China pattern and laughed at the endearing way my mother-in-law orders her steaks (“with absolutely no pink”) and how my grandmother took us to Western Sizzlin’ when we came to visit. And how my Dad and grandfather sweated through their dress shirts on Father’s Day 1990 at Bonanza in Ruston, Louisiana, because the air conditioner had gone out. But my grandmother absolutely had to get his soft serve vanilla ice cream from Bonanza that day.

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Sophie’s book helped me remember and made me laugh. Those family stories are absolutely priceless, and I know that when you read her book, you’ll remember the beautiful stories that make up the fabric of your family, too.

I’m super excited today because I’m teaming up with Shay from Mix and Match Family and Sheaffer from Pinterest Told Me To to give away 9 copies of A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet!

Yes, there will be 9 total winners! There are lots of different ways to enter, so just follow the Rafflecopter and I’ll cross my fingers that you’ll be a winner. Because this book absolutely warmed my heart and you all need to read it!

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  6. Sonja says

    I also finished her book with laughs out loud and tears, too! I am an Indiana girl but so much of the stories were so relevant to me! Great read! Loved it! 🙂

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  10. Leslie Ruth says

    Sophie is just the best, have loved loved LOVED her blog for the longest time 🙂 Here’s hoping I win!

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  14. Michelle Cooper says

    So excited to find your blog and FB page through Sheaffer. Thanks for doing this book giveaway!
    Michelle

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  26. says

    I’m thinking even if I don’t win this one, I’m going to have to buy it!! You three girls have said such wonderful things about it ~ how could I not?!! Hope you’re having a great week!! =)

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  34. says

    I’m a Yankee but both of my babies were born in the South, as was my husband. So no matter where we live, the South is very much a part of our home!

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  39. says

    I would LOVE to read this book! I follow everyone from Duck Dynasty on Twitter/Instagram, and Korie said she loved it…it would definitely be perfect reading for our South Carolina beach trip!

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  82. Ashley Anderson says

    Loved your review! I also felt the same way about having kids! I was scared! This book looks great & I can’t wait to read it! New continuous reader of your blog!

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  98. Kourtney says

    I’m always up for a new, fun read! Looks like a great book, would love to have a chance to win it!

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  102. Jan N says

    So excited about the book giveaway but just as excited to have found a new blog to follow! Thank You!

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  107. Tara G. says

    Love Sophie!! And as we’re about to finish up our school year, I would love a non-school book to read! 🙂

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  146. Rachel Brown says

    I just discovered your blog through mix and match mama. Can’t wait to explore and see what you’re all about. Thanks for the book giveaway!

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  151. Jessa R. says

    i hate packing for trips but i absolutely love gathering the books that I will stash in my beach bag!

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  159. says

    Just discovered Sophie in this month’s issue of Southern Lady and knew from the start this was a book I seriously need to read – after all, laughter is good, and summer southern laughter is best! Thanks for the offer. Mary

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  174. Katie Snyder says

    Would love you win this book- Just finished Sparkly Green Earrings and this is next on my to-read list!

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