{"product_id":"la-vida-rica-the-latinas-guide-to-success-paperback","title":"La Vida Rica: The Latina's Guide to Success - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYrma Rico\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy Garascia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRAIGHT-FROM-THE-HIP ADVICE ON HOW TO LIVE THE DREAM FROM ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED WOMEN IN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePowerful lessons on making it while remaining true to one's Latin roots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHispanics are a demographic powerhouse, comprising approximately 35 million of the Unites States' population. In addition to tremendous growth in population (the Hispanic community grew by nearly 60% in the last decade alone) books by and for Latinas such as \u003ci\u003eThe Dirty Girls Social Club \u003c\/i\u003eare gaining in popularity and crossing over into mainstream culture. But Hispanic women are caught in a cultural divide between traditional Latin values and modern American ideals. In \u003ci\u003eLa Vida Rica\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"The Good Life,\" Yrma Rico explains how, rather than turning her back on her cultural heritage she drew upon it for inspiration. She describes how the Latin traditions of hard work, close family ties, and spirituality can be a driving source of strength and self-assurance for Hispanic women. Inspiring reading for women of all ages, \u003ci\u003eLa Vida Rica \u003c\/i\u003eoffers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for integrating career goals with family life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging and inspiring stories from the personal experiences of Yrma Rico and other successful Hispanic women \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plan for successfully integrating professional, family, and romantic lives within the context of Hispanic culture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYrma Rico's empowering and hard-won lessons on life, love, and success come from her own rags-to-riches story. But more than a remarkable role model, readers will find a treasure of practical advice and a wealth of sincere compassion in \u003ci\u003eLa Vida Rica\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 226\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 8.5 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376427909298,"sku":"9780071737883","price":26.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/388bd707cd8ee6610c9dc14b024c4b3a.webp?v=1777702643","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/la-vida-rica-the-latinas-guide-to-success-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}