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Mamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja : A Book of Anti-Affirmations Inspired by Tough Latinas by Aralis Mejia and Carolina Acosta (2024, Hardcover)
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Affectionate yet blunt, this self-help send-up curates the witty tough love of generations of Latina ancestors Tired of the same old sugarcoated self-help advice? Mam? Didn't Raise a Pendeja serves up a bracing dose of truth straight from the mouths of Latin elders. With its wit, edge, and no-nonsense advice on everything from dating to careers, this compilation offers a tool kit of motivational mantras to tackle modern struggles--with plenty of humor and comedic smacks of perspective along the way. Inspired by their own no-nonsense abuelitas, first-generation Latinas Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia share the tough love and bold wisdom passed down from generations of resilient women.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBlue Star Press
ISBN-10196318307X
ISBN-139781963183078
eBay Product ID (ePID)2335660251
Product Key Features
Book TitleMamá Didn't Raise a Pendeja : a Book of Anti-Affirmations Inspired by Tough Latinas
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTopic / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, Affirmations, Topic / Marriage & Family
Publication Year2024
GenreSelf-Help, Humor
AuthorAralis Mejia, Carolina Acosta
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight13.1 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Produced byBlue Star Press
Reviews"A bold, empowering exploration of Latinx identity, heritage, and nostalgia. With wit and heart, Acosta and Mejia capture the wisdom of Latinx sayings, offering readers a relatable and refreshing perspective on self-discovery and strength. This book is great for anyone seeking a raw, authentic voice that celebrates both heritage and independence." -- Mike Alfaro, Creator of Millennial Lotería and Sí Sabo Kids Author, "A bold, empowering exploration of Latinx identity, heritage, and nostalgia. With wit and heart, Acosta and Mejia capture the wisdom of Latinx sayings, offering readers a relatable and refreshing perspective on self-discovery and strength. This book is great for anyone seeking a raw, authentic voice that celebrates both heritage and independence." --Mike Alfaro, creator of Millennial Lotería and author of Sí Sabo Kids "A remarkable collection of sayings that have shaped a resilient mindset among Latinas, driving our success, wisdom, and unparalleled humor. This is the essential book every Latina should have at home, serving as a joyful reminder that 'al mal tiempo, buena cara.'" --Suanny Garcia Barales, author of The New Latina: 100 Millennials Shaping Our World "It's hilarious and resolutely practical, the perfect go-to for a morning motivation fix." -- Los Angeles Times
Dewey Decimal158.1
SynopsisAffectionate yet blunt, this self-help send-up curates the witty tough love of generations of Latina ancestors If you're tired of fluffy, feel-good self-help books, Mama Didn't Raise a Pendeja is here to deliver real talk with a side of sass. This collection of unapologetically blunt, tough-love sayings-"anti-affirmations," if you will-draws on generations of Latina wisdom to cut through the noise and offer hard-hitting advice on everything from relationships to careers. Created by first-gen Latinas Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia, this book captures the no-nonsense guidance passed down from their abuelitas and tias. Mama Didn't Raise a Pendeja doesn't sugarcoat-it delivers practical life lessons with humor, honesty, and a few verbal slaps of reality. Packed with culturally rich, real-world insights, it's the perfect self-help book for anyone looking to level up without the fluff. Whether you need a reminder to stay grounded or a push to tackle life's challenges head-on, this collection will have you laughing, thinking, and getting your life together-all while keeping it real. Perfect for anyone in need of resilience, humor, and perspective, Mama Didn't Raise a Pendeja proves that sometimes the best advice comes straight from mama., Mama Didn't Raise a Pendeja delivers a fresh dose of tough love and real talk, straight from the lips of fierce Latina women. Pairing classic Spanish sayings with their hilarious modern translations, the life tips and lessons throughout this book are a celebration of the resilience of Latina women, allowing everyone to learn and thrive from their age-old wisdom.
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