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A very Southern mother-in-law's humorous advice to mothers-in-law everywhere.

From the multiple New York Times best-selling author of The Red Hat Club. Best-selling author Haywood Smith and her pals have lots of personal experience in the joys, sorrows, pitfalls and flat-out hysteria of Mother-in-Lawness. Now Smith offers a handy and fun booklet of pithy advice to mothers-in-law everywhere.

Smith's sassy observations and gentle wisdom are delivered with her trademark southern charm, packing the sweet, heady punch of bourbon ice cubes melting in a mint julep.

The Twelve Sacred Traditions of Magnificent Mothers-in-Law is the perfect gift book for showers, engagement parties, family celebrations or just to share with that special DIL (Daughter-in-Law) or SIL (Son-in-Law). It can even safely be given to a Mother-in-Law.

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"This quick little read is a reminder of the importance of the "in-law" relationships, as well as the one with your child. It is very humorous and fun, but nothing but truthful, which can be a little painful at times when being made aware of past mistakes. The quotes from Grandma Bess are worth the price of admission!"

— Marie (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed reading this short book. It shed a lot of light into how I want to be as a MIL and why my MIL fails on so many levels. It encouraged me in my belief that I CAN be a good MIL in the future, that the role of "MIL" doesn't have to be negative. The book was funny, at times, too. :) "

    — Amy, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was a quick read. It used humor to confront the challenges of being a mother-in-law. I will be making some changes in how I view and approach my relationships with my daughter-in-laws. I am glad that I read this book. "

    — Wanda, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute, funny freebie :) "

    — Issa, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A very quick read but good life lessons to remember as children become young adults-- "

    — Mimi, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kind of silly & short, but if you follow the basic rules you can't go wrong. As a fairly new MIL I plan on following the 12 rules. My own magnificent MIL tended to break them all, ha ha!! "

    — Lisa, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I got this as a free download on my Kindle. I read it knowing that two people who are very dear to me are new MIL's. The book was full of common sense and I don't think there were any surprises. It did make me think of my own MIL and how well she fit the "magnificent" label. (And I know that she didn't have a handbook!) I was hoping that this book would have a little "lighter" feel -- I had expected MORE self-deprecating humor. Regardless, it was an extremely QUICK read (it is only about 100 pages) and may be a good reference in the DISTANT future! "

    — Debbi, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A must read for all Mother-In-Laws. I will read it again and again until I actually do all of things in it. "

    — Rosalie, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun guide book for relationships. Loaded with heavy southern honesty and charm. "

    — Kellie, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " funny, light ~ hearted read. It did have some great points in it, I hope I remember them if I am ever a Mother in Law. "

    — Season, 12/26/2013
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    " Brief, humorous booklet. The advice pretty self-evident but nicely worded/presented. "

    — Debbie, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Entertaining reading with good common sense advice. "

    — Karen, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good solid advice. My own, truly magnificent mother in law, could have written this book - she certainly put into practice all the advice given here. As does my own mother, in her relationships with her sons and daughters in law. "

    — Sandy, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lately I've had several friends mention how hard it is to have good relationships with their daughters-in-law. Having two married children myself I thought this was a WONDERFUL and fun book to read. It's quite a "fast read" and had some very good points. "

    — Pam, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute, tongue in cheek writing with a little good advice thrown in. "

    — Karen, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hope I remember them all. I know who in my life is and who isn't. "

    — Audra, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " humorous yet practical advice. Easy, short read. "

    — Becky, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " OK - so I'm not anyone's mother-in-law but I do have one - and I think there are some valuable life lessons for us all. "

    — Nat, 10/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Every mother/daughter-in-law needs to read this. 'Nough said "

    — Lyndsey, 8/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Thank goodness for a wonderful mother-in-law. Short and sweet, this book highlights the basic dos and don'ts of being a good mother-in-law, things that should be obvious but seem to somehow get forgotten. "

    — Mirah, 11/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There are some good thoughts in this little book. As soon as I am in a position to be a mother-in-law I will just try to be nice "

    — Carol, 8/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very quick read. It was fun, and for me, more about being kind and not saying the wrong things. It made me want to readThe REd Hat Club which is written by the same people. "

    — Melissa, 8/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm not a MIL yet, of course, but I found the book very insightful. It gives sound advice for good relations with adult children and their mates. "

    — Jeri, 8/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a common sense approach to treating your sons and daughters and their mates with respect and dignity. In fact, this advice is applicable to any relationship with family or friends. I like it. "

    — Deb, 5/22/2012
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    " Very wise and witty. "

    — Marie, 3/20/2012
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    " Short and sweet with good advice. "

    — Robin, 2/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hysterical and very good advice! This will help me be a Magnificent Mother-in-law (MMIL!). "

    — Madeline, 1/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I stumbled upon this and am loving it. My kids keep telling me to shush when I laugh out loud. It's touching too. "

    — Erin, 1/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a really quick read that was funny and had good ideas. I think I agree with just about every piece of advice. I just need to learn how to always keep my mouth shut. "

    — Vickie, 1/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow, this book is fantastic and one that every single Mother-In-Law should read over and over again. I wonder if there is a subtle way to get a copy in my own MIL's hands!! ha ha My sister is getting married in the fall and I plan to get a copy as a gift for both MILs. "

    — Kristina, 12/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Every mother should read this. I plan on rereading this before each kid says "I do"! "

    — Marta, 11/14/2011

About Haywood Smith

Haywood Smith is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Red Hat Club and Queen Bee of Mimosa Branch, among other works. She lives in Buford, Georgia.