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An uplifting read for grandmother, mother, and daughter!

"A delightful read!"

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About the book

panties UP dress DOWN is a collection of stories that convey how a mother converted her daughter's awkward and painful childhood moments into life lessons. Told from the daughter's perspective, panties UP dress DOWN is a verbal life instruction manual sprinkled with childhood angst, humor, and love.

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The author

Hi! I'm Deletta Gillespie, a multi-disciplinary teaching and performing artist, playwright, singer/songwriter, storyteller, and recording artist. I'm a college lecturer, and I teach acting, theatre, and African Diaspora studies. I'm the  author two blogs - The Sassy Sage Sez, and HeARTfully Yours. I earned an MFA in Theatre Arts from Towson University.

Excerpts

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On teasing...

They talked about Jesus Christ...what chance you think you got?

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On decision making...

Always, always...think for yourself!

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On friendship...

Everybody that smiles in your face isn't your friend.

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On disappointment...

Always expect the best, but don't ever be surprised at the worst.

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On dating...

Keep your panties UP, and your dress DOWN! book

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