{"product_id":"9780767905503","title":"The BAP Handbook","description":"\"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!\"\u003cbr\u003e  — E. Lynn Harris, author of  \u003ci\u003eNot a Day Goes By\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eIn the bestselling tradition of  \u003ci\u003eThe Official Preppy Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, here is\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ea must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack American Princess: \u003cb\u003e1 :\u003c\/b\u003e a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family   \u003cb\u003e2 :\u003c\/b\u003e an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement   \u003cb\u003e3 :\u003c\/b\u003e BAP (\u003ci\u003eacronym\u003c\/i\u003e) :  colloquial expression   \u003cb\u003e4 :\u003c\/b\u003e an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDrawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, \u003ci\u003eThe Black American Princess Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eoffers 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Black American Princess Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.","brand":"Ginger Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":47345413292244,"sku":"9780767905503","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_ac834ad1-0233-4de9-9e44-8ad6abc773ca.jpg?v=1765576426","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780767905503","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}