Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South: Sassy, Sacred, Southern Stories Filled with Hope and Humor

by Jane Jenkins Herlong

Southern humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong brings joy and humor with her 50 unusual-but-true faith-filled stories of growing up in the South Carolina low country. Whether you love Southern ways of life or find their ways strange and amusing, you’ll be entertained and inspired with warm Southern-fried humor and tried-and-true tips for attaining the best version of yourself. Jane’s 50 stories address specific landmark events along with issues in a woman’s life, such as fitting into the covered-dish church culture, sacred sisterhood, sassy seasoned Southern women and why we are drawn to beauty pageant competition, and much more!

Genres: Nonfiction

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2022

About the author

Speaker Hall of Fame, Professional humorist, singer and best-selling author, Jane Jenkins Herlong finds the funny in dysfunction while entertaining folks with her comedy and singing heard on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and Pandora.

From the tomato fields of her native Johns Island, South Carolina all the way to runway of the Miss America Pageant, Jane's contagious optimism helps audiences learn how to handle difficult life situations with a sense of humor and grace. Through really funny original Southern stories and award-winning singing audiences learn life-skills dealing with stress to achieve more success. Jane travels across the country and has spoken in New Zealand and Germany. She is fluent in four langues: English, Southern, Northern and Gullah.

Jane's story of overcoming being labeled Dyslexic and other challenges give audiences a recipe for balancing their own personal journey with humor and hope through folksy wisdom-Southern style.

Jane is the author of the book, "Bury Me with My Pearls," "Bare Feet to High Heels: You Don't Have to be a Beauty Queen to be a Beautiful Person,"and "What Ta-Tas Teach Us." Coming soon to be released September 2017 by Hachette Publishing, "Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops." https://goo.gl/aN5otq

As a professional singer, Jane has recorded multiple CDs including her Big Band, Gospel and Broadway CD entitled, "Favorites." In addition, Jane has recorded her CD of Christmas Classics entitled, "The Spirit Of Christmas" along with numerous live recording of her comedy and live speeches that are available on iTunes and Pandora.

For more information visit her web site: www.janeherlong.com and check out Jane's funny YouTube Channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/janeherl

Reviews

[C. Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author and I are the same age. I grew up with a mother similar to hers with deep Southern tendencies (and she could cook like nobody I ever saw). But I grew up in both Mississippi and South Carolina, and the tone of these stories ring so true to me. Oh my goodness, they brought back some tender memories of my own. I have spent a lot of time on Johns Island, in the agriculture community, and until reading Jane's book, didn't even correlate that I'd met her daddy on his tomato farm. But that time period of the South is gone, I guess like most time periods do, they disappear into history, but I read every story in this book, most of them touching upon a memory of my own.

[Marcey Rader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jane Jenkins Herlong can capture what's unique about the south and the people who are graced to be born there. This easy read had so many funny little stories that I found myself waiting for my husband to get home to share each night. From her mother saying 'CPAP smear' instead of 'CPAP machine' to her grandma's hair so stiff her grandsons put golf tees in it, I laughed out loud several times. This book could easily be a movie. I will pass this book to my aunt, who lived in Tennessee for several years and will delight in these stories!

[Margaret Capell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful

Absolutely delightful reading. Jane Herlong is a very gifted story teller as she writes of her memories with humor, mixed with wisdom. She describes her characters with southern wit and charm, yet relatable to all her readers regardless of geographic background. She inspires us to see the humor in our own lives.

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Sweet Tea Secrets,” is Jane’s gift of exquisite graphics and touching stories that is wrapped up in southern elegance and humor. Also, as a southerner, I love how she represents our way unique way of life with respect and charm.

[Daren Tackis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and inspiring!

I bought this book after hearing JJH’s interview on Jenna Ellis’ radio program on AFR! This fun Christian lady has lots of colorful stories illustrating the importance of humor! I’m giving copies to my de-ah southern friends!

[Vicki Marmillot · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this 20 stars, I would. It is so fun to read! I smiled, I cried and I laughed out loud. I can’t say enough good things about it!

[Dawn Wallis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Southern Storytelling at its finest and funniest!

Grab a tall glass of tea and settle into your favorite spot under the magnolia, because once I started reading, I couldn’t put this book down. Jane is a masterful storyteller who transported me back to a simpler, sweeter time in the South. This book, brimming with sweet sentiments and witty anecdotes, masterfully weaves Biblical truths throughout. I even found myself craving Southern delicacies such as pecan pie and wishing I could've sampled Tootsie's biscuits.

If you're a lover of all things Southern or wish you were born below the Mason-Dixon, Sweet Tea Secrets from the Deep-Fried South is a must have for your coffee table or home library. Jane's stories will put a smile on your face and a song of hope in your heart.

[Melissa Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be ready to laugh outloud. This book is filled with sweet, heartwarming stories from the heart. As I read each page, I was taken back to memories of my own childhood in the south. Thank you Jane Jenkins Herlong for sharing laughter and love.

[Diana Flegal · Rating 5 out of 5]

like sitting sweet tea with Jane

This book reads like a visit with a dear friend and helped this Yankee better understand my southern friends. Lots of chuckles in here.