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- In this empowering guide, Dr. Ana Nogales encourages Latinas to move beyond their expected roles and become the women they wish to be by embracing the seven traits they inherit naturally from their Latino culture: Espíritu Creativo (Creative Spirit) The Aguantadora's (Survivor's) Passionate Determination The Comadre's (Girlfriend's) Networking Ability The Diplomática's (Diplomat's) Discretion The Atrevida's (Risktaker's) Courage The Malabarista's (Multitasker's) Balance La Reina's (A Diva's) Confidence Each chapter features an interactive element, including a quiz to determine how strong each attribute is in the reader's own personality, plus exercises to reinforce each trait.
- About the Author: Ana Nogales, Ph.D., the author of Dr. Ana Nogales' Book of Love, Sex, and Relationships, writes a weekly column, "Aqui Entre Nos," for La Opinión, and has been featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, the Los Angeles Times, and on NBC News and CNN en Español.
- 230 Pages
- Self Improvement, Personal Growth
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About the Book
Dr. Nogales incorporates an interactive, personal element into each chapter, including a self-assessment quiz to determine how strong or weak each attribute is in the Latina reader's own personality, and exercises to improve each trait.Book Synopsis
In this empowering guide, Dr. Ana Nogales encourages Latinas to move beyond their expected roles and become the women they wish to be by embracing the seven traits they inherit naturally from their Latino culture:- Espíritu Creativo (Creative Spirit)
- The Aguantadora's (Survivor's) Passionate Determination
- The Comadre's (Girlfriend's) Networking Ability
- The Diplomática's (Diplomat's) Discretion
- The Atrevida's (Risktaker's) Courage
- The Malabarista's (Multitasker's) Balance
- La Reina's (A Diva's) Confidence
Each chapter features an interactive element, including a quiz to determine how strong each attribute is in the reader's own personality, plus exercises to reinforce each trait. Filled with the personal stories of successful Latinas, including novelist Isabelle Allende, TV journalist Cristina Saralegui, Congresswomen Loretta and Linda Sánchez, Latina magazine founder Christy Haubegger, and entertainer Jaci Velásquez, Latina Power inspires readers to vigorously pursue their own dreams.
Review Quotes
Lupe Ontlveros actress Like my mother used to say,"Educate a man and you will educate his sons; educate a woman, and you will educate generations." This book shows Latinas that we have the power to do precisely that.
Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (New York) Finally, a book about Latinas by Latinas for Latinas! Through the journeys of these amazing women, we learn what makes Latinas who they are today. Their lives and stories provide us with something all Latinas need -- pure inspiration.
About the Author
Ana Nogales, Ph.D., the author of Dr. Ana Nogales' Book of Love, Sex, and Relationships, writes a weekly column, "Aqui Entre Nos," for La Opinión, and has been featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, the Los Angeles Times, and on NBC News and CNN en Español. A clinical psychologist and founder of Nogales Psychological Counseling, Inc., she lives in Orange County, California.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 230
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Theme: Success
Format: Paperback
Author: Ana Nogales
Language: English
Street Date: October 2, 2003
TCIN: 94449837
UPC: 9780743236300
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-1266
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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