For nearly a decade, The Latina's Bible has been the go-to guide for Latinas everywhere. In this updated and expanded edition, author Sandra Guzman continues to use her trademark warmth, humor, and wisdom to explore a wide range of topics, from dating and sexuality to family and career. The New Latina's Bible charts new territory, adding chapters that cover important issues such as sexual abuse, domestic and dating violence, interracial love, and gender identity. Guzman once again provides a hip, empowering, highly readable guide for women who are facing the trials and joys of living and loving as twenty-first century Latinas.
This was such an amazing book. It made me laugh and sad and all of the emotions found between. Sandra Guzman has such an honest voice and I found myself reflecting on who I am as a Latina. This is by far one of the best books I've read in a while. It's definitely a book that every Latina should read. It empowers and shows you that you are not alone. I absolutely loved this book!
I wanted to like this book SO BAD, but it lacked so much for me. I had the highest of expectations, but it felt so forced, it was so cheesy. How could you have such an epic title, a concept that will drive so many readers towards you, and not deliver. There were a few items I could walk away with, but maybe because of where I am specifically in life, I was not able to connect. None of the items felt fresh or like a modern take - still felt outdated.
Very good insight into the Hispanic culture and mindset. However, this book took me awhile to get through because of the different languages that were spoken....it used both Spanish and English slang together in the book, and if I hadn't known Spanish, I would have gone crazy. Hopefully, I can start to more effectively reach out to and work with my Hispanic students.
I think that every Latina should read this book. If you don't identify with all of it there will be one or more parts that you do identify with. It's a good read.