Synopses & Reviews
Do you speak in English but dream in Spanglish? Do you crave homemade tortillas but end up buying them ready-made at the supermarket? Is your
papi chulo a blue-eyed gringo, or do you have a Latin lover whose
español is better than yours? Listen up,
hermanas: Todays Latina is a bicultural mamita who lives and loves in two worldsand one of them is brimming with rich ethnic traditions and strong ties to home and
familia. If you feel torn between these two worlds, and if youve been looking for
un libro that will help you bridge the gap between the old-world ways of your
mamá,
tías, and
abuelitas and the world of opportunities in the twenty-first century, then
The Latinas Bible is the book
para tí! With warmth, humor, and Ive-been-there wisdom, author Sandra Guzmán tackles the real-world
complicaciones that many Latinas face today, including:
* The Latina sexual mystiqueplus the truth about interracial dating and marriage
* Finding professional success by networking Latina-style
* Surviving your motherwithout going loca!
* Taking care of yourself, body and soul
The Latinas Bible is a rich mix of real-life solutions, down-home dichos, inspiration, and supportthe bedside companion no mujer should be without!
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-317) and index.
About the Author
Sandra Guzmán, an Emmy Award–winning television journalist, is the former editor-in-chief of Latina magazine. A popular speaker, Sandra also worked as a producer at Telemundo and at the Fox television network.