The BAP Handbook
Author: Wilson, Ginger
ISBN: 9780767905503
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 05 Jun 2001
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
"Finally, a book about the Black American Princess! If you're already a BAP or just want to act like one, this book is for you!"br> - E. Lynn Harris, author of i>Not a Day Goes Bybr>br>/i>In the bestselling tradition of i>The Official Preppy Handbook/i>, here isi> /i>a must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her.br>br>Black American Princess- b>1 -/b> a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family b>2 -/b> an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement b>3 -/b> BAP (i>acronym/i>) - colloquial expression b>4 -/b> an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less.br> br>Drawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, i>The Black American Princess Handbook /i>offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at this exclusive lifestyle. Your total guide to BAP speak, BAP style, and BAP history, this one-of-a-kind book explains everything you ever wanted know about living the BAP life-from breaking in a shop-a-phobic dad to planning a magical BAP debutante ball.br>br>In addition, you'll learn why a true BAP cleans her house before the housekeeper arrives, what to do if your Baby BAP wants to play sports, and whether it's OK for a relative to sing "I Believe I Can Fly" at a BAP wedding. Also featuring spot-the-BAP checklists, suggestions for top BAP colleges, a Who's Who of famous BAPs, a glossary (including essential French phrases), actual diary entries and e-mails from BAPS of all ages, and crucial chapters such as "It's High Noon-Do You Know Where Your Groove Is?"br>br>i>The Black American Princess Handbook /i>is destined to become a coveted treasure for BAPs worldwide. And, published just in time for graduation, it's sure to be at the top of every BAP's shopping list.
ISBN: 9780767905503
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 05 Jun 2001
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
"Finally, a book about the Black American Princess! If you're already a BAP or just want to act like one, this book is for you!"br> - E. Lynn Harris, author of i>Not a Day Goes Bybr>br>/i>In the bestselling tradition of i>The Official Preppy Handbook/i>, here isi> /i>a must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her.br>br>Black American Princess- b>1 -/b> a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family b>2 -/b> an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement b>3 -/b> BAP (i>acronym/i>) - colloquial expression b>4 -/b> an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less.br> br>Drawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, i>The Black American Princess Handbook /i>offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at this exclusive lifestyle. Your total guide to BAP speak, BAP style, and BAP history, this one-of-a-kind book explains everything you ever wanted know about living the BAP life-from breaking in a shop-a-phobic dad to planning a magical BAP debutante ball.br>br>In addition, you'll learn why a true BAP cleans her house before the housekeeper arrives, what to do if your Baby BAP wants to play sports, and whether it's OK for a relative to sing "I Believe I Can Fly" at a BAP wedding. Also featuring spot-the-BAP checklists, suggestions for top BAP colleges, a Who's Who of famous BAPs, a glossary (including essential French phrases), actual diary entries and e-mails from BAPS of all ages, and crucial chapters such as "It's High Noon-Do You Know Where Your Groove Is?"br>br>i>The Black American Princess Handbook /i>is destined to become a coveted treasure for BAPs worldwide. And, published just in time for graduation, it's sure to be at the top of every BAP's shopping list.
