Hey Shelacious....

MIDWESTDIVA · #1 12-19-2000, 03:53 PM

Normally I don't read fiction novels, but I thoroughly enjoyed "Their Eyes Were Watching God". Thank you for the suggestion.

BTW, it did take about a chapter to adjust to the language. My favorite word was 'shonough'. I think that I might use it is some of my posts around here LOL.

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Shelacious · #2 12-19-2000, 06:08 PM

Hey Midwestdiva,

I'm so glad you liked the book! It "shonough" was good though, huh?

. I'm feeling you on "shonough".

Best,
shela

1blubaby · #3 12-20-2000, 09:26 AM

Was the author from the South? Because "shonough" is a real Southern word. I should know, I am from the South and I do use "shonough" alot! LOL

Mz. Sports Luva · #4 12-20-2000, 07:05 PM

Y'all, I've just had a flashabck of my great-aunt (auntee) using that word "shonough" when I was a little girl.

Y'all have made me laugh!

I'll have to read that book,too. I shonough will!

MIDWESTDIVA · #5 12-20-2000, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by 1blubaby:
Was the author from the South? Because "shonough" is a real Southern word. I should know, I am from the South and I do use "shonough" alot! LOL

I think she spent many years of her life in Florida. Also, Shelacious pointed out that she was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. so support her (posthumously).

My maternal grandmother uses the word "shonough" all the time. That's why I was so tickled to see it in print!

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Finer Woman10-A-91 · #6 12-21-2000, 04:56 PM

You YANKEES!

The word is Sho'nuff...hee hee hee
If you liked "Their Eyes Were Watching God" read her autobiography, Dust Tracks on a Road. (I too had to grasp the dialect for a moment b4 I could make it through Their Eyes)

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MIDWESTDIVA · #7 12-22-2000, 06:09 PM

Finer Woman 10-A-91,

Am I really a yankee?

LOL

It was spelled "shonough" in the book.

That's funny that you mentioned Dust Tracks On A Road. I just checked that book out yesterday.

Now y'all got me on a Zora Neale Hurston kick.

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Finer Woman10-A-91 · #8 12-23-2000, 04:19 PM

My bad...I stand corrected! It has been awhile since I have read " Their Eyes..."Sho'nuff" is the "other" version. I WILL NOT SAY IT. But I know you all know!

Happy Holidays to you all!
Finer Woman 10-A-91,

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Originally posted by MIDWESTDIVA:
Finer Woman 10-A-91,

Am I really a yankee? LOL

It was spelled "shonough" in the book.

That's funny that you mentioned Dust Tracks On A Road. I just checked that book out yesterday. Now y'all got me on a Zora Neale Hurston kick.

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