Having lived in Jackson in the late 70's, I missed the advent of the Sweet Potato Queens. A friend recently gave me the book which I read on a plane to Florida. I laughed so hard at the antics of all the "Tammy's", that people on the plane thought I was nuts. I have to attend that parade next year in Jackson! I've bought this book for several friends to share the fun with them. It's nearly shut down a Fortune 500 company from all the laughter.