Tomato Sandwiches Are Eaten Over the Sink

by Sean Dietrich

A collection of columns by Sean Dietrich, writer, humorist, and stand-up storyteller, known for his commentary on life in the American South, and for his solo performances throughout the U.S. His humor, columns, and short stories appear in various publications throughout the Southeast, and he makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.

229 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2024

About the author

Sean Dietrich is a columnist, podcaster, speaker, and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Southern Living, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, The Bitter Southerner, Thom Magazine, and The Mobile Press Register, and he has authored ten books.

Reviews

[Andrea Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little stories that are a reminder that there is good in everything.

[Don Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Range of emotions

While reading this book I cried, sighed, wondered, scratched my head, and laughed a lot. Discovered I had been in many of the small towns in the book. The Christmas stories were the best.

[Seza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this!! I had a smile on my face all throughout this book. I laughed & I cried. It was perfect!!

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sean Dietrich is a national treasure. His writing is funny, warm, and uplifting. This book is a collection of his columns and what’s fascinating is they are mostly about people (well, and dogs).

I read this book in 2 days, but I think it would work really well to read a couple of the columns at a time over a longer period of time. There’s no rush, and savoring them might be better than downing them all at once.

4.5 stars. Delightful and might restore your faith in humanity just a little if it’s been lagging lately.

[Joy Kidney · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A good story can do a lot for a lonely child." Sean Deitrick should know. After his father shot himself, Sean went from being a 12-year-old worried about baseball tryouts to the man of the family. He writes dozens of stories about second chances and has a special antenna for downtrodden folks who need someone to listen, and more. Many are set at Christmastime, once playing Santa himself. "Santa didn't mean to cry." A precious collection.

[Sue Ridgley · Rating 5 out of 5]

inspirational

This book is a collection of stories about people, places and things. The reflections given are inspirational. It made me want to write my own stories. It made me realize that it’s probably important for me to write what other people would not know about me or my family or my friends. There are so many things that are true in the south that are also true in the Midwest and probably in the east and the west there are more things that make us similar than divide us

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

it’s everything wrapped up in one!

This is a read that tugs on every emotion. You laugh out loud, beam with pride at the people, shed tears, but end feeling the feels that will make you a better person.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This guy is an EXCELLENT WRITER! This book is so good. Highly recommend. It was a joy to read.

[Rev. Angela Stone-Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes!

[Kira Ladley · Rating 2 out of 5]

author is a bit repetitive with his writing style/cadence. however a lovely reminder to live life and be kind.

[Donna J. Murphy]

Short tidbits of growing up, things our family say. Cute but not memorable.

[Lisa of Hopewell]

I learned of this book from https://carlalovestoread.wordpress.com/ who put it in a comment on my blog post on books with veggies on the cover

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, charming book. Makes you feel good inside. Definitely what I needed.