Snuff Jars and Jelly Glasses: To the Mississippi Delta Born

by Brenda Haynes Brown

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From her thought provoking All of Mississippi Ain't Mississippi, Brown appears to be up to snuff at coming out and saying what is on her mind. Her adept knowledge of the South and its history, lends her a crown of credibility for the literature of reality which says, "She just could not have made this stuff up!" Snuff Jars and Jelly Glasses, a rich blend of narrative, flows with contemplative musings, reflective poetry, and amusing memoirs. With twinkles of her southern charm and unique depictions of her beloved Mississippi, Brown delivers a superb read, cleverly interlaced with comedy, tragedy, drama, and history of actual journeys and encounters with family and the pioneers of Mississippi's historic Sunflower Plantation, a place she knows like no other. Brown unfolds her anecdotes with crackerjack humor, yet with outspoken affection, even admiration, for those of a more simple mindset who are forever spouting uncanny fonts of profound wisdom with childlike simplicity--by simply stating the obvious. Penned from an intuitive over-the-shoulder glance, she enchantingly lures us with hysterical and poignant perceptions that apply to all humanity seeking love, community, friendship, and freedom. Brown incites us to think about the past as we are reminded, again and again, that the issues of our past are indelibly inscribed on our present. Snuff Jars and Jelly Glasses strives to anchor us--as elapsing time draws us backward, toward home--in simple collections which can be devoured in one sitting or nibbled in bits to make it last a while. Read Less

From her thought provoking All of Mississippi Ain't Mississippi, Brown appears to be up to snuff at coming out and saying what is on her mind. Her adept knowledge of the South and its history, lends her a crown of credibility for the literature of reality which says, "She just could not have made this stuff up!" Snuff Jars and Jelly Glasses, a rich blend of narrative, flows with contemplative musings, reflective poetry, and amusing memoirs. With twinkles of her southern charm and unique depictions of her beloved ... Read More