Mama Don't Like Ugly

By Rekaya Gibson

Mama Don't Like Ugly takes readers on a journey of Dana Calhoun's life growing up in Nautica, Louisiana. Her mama finds her dark skin repulsive, so she abuses and neglects her. Also, she constantly compares Dana to her light-skinned sister. Regardless of Dana's unconditional love for her mama, she still encounters a cycle of torment. Will mama finally realize that Dana is a beautiful person in spite of her dark skin or will she continue to spew those hateful words, "Mama don't like ugly?"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rekaya Gibson
• Release date: Mar 20, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301160280

Rekaya Gibson

Rekaya Gibson is an Author, Food Writer, and Researcher living in Virginia. Her fiction titles include Mama Don't Like Ugly, The Food Temptress, The Food Enchantress as well as her children’s books, Are There French Fries in Heaven? and My Mama’s Sweet Potato Pie/El Pay de Camote di mi Mama. She writes cookbook reviews for Cuisine Noir Magazine, articles for The Food Temptress blog, and restaurant reviews for the All Occasions Eater blog. In her spare time, she photographs nature scenes, delicious foods, and interesting people. Become a fan of Author Rekaya Gibson on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.

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