Do you wish you could remember all the words to the childhood songs your grandmother taught you, so you could sing them to your children? Have you ever found yourself repeating the dichos, or proverbs, your parents used to lecture you with? If you are looking for a way to get back in touch with your culture, It's All in the Frijoles is the perfect start. A treasure trove of cherished folktales, lullabies, poems, and dichos, this rich collection of Latino wisdom includes inspiring recollections and anecdotes by well-known and beloved figures, both past and present -- from actor Edward James Olmos and author Isabel Allende to Nobel laureate Octavio Paz and Saint Teresa de Avila. It's All in the Frijoles is certain to evoke with fondness many a childhood memory of essential teachings learned from parents and grandparents, including: *** El hombre debe ser feo, fuerte, y formal. A man should be homely, hardy, and honorable. El consejo de la mujer es poco y él que no lo agarra es loco. The advice of a woman is very scarce and the person who does not heed it is crazy. Pueblo dividido, pueblo vencido. A people divided, a people conquered. *** It's All in the Frijoles captures and perpetuates the essence of Latino tradition and is destined to become a family treasure that is passed down from generation to generation. This legacy of wisdom provides food for thought not only for Latinos but also for people of all other ethnic backgrounds.

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Through the Dark, a nourishing and inspirational memoir penned by Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Yolanda Nava is about her journey of self-discovery as a result of sudden blindness due to an undiagnosed autoimmune disease. The Foreword for this book has been penned by Nationally Renowned Oncologist, Lawrence Piro, M.D who offers brilliant insights. \nThrough the Dark is a story of challenge, spiritual awakening, and growth, which is both inspiring and instructive. As with her best-selling book It's All in the Frijoles published by Simon & Schuster, readers will gather strength and wisdom from Nava's story and learn how to empower themselves to confront their own challenges and circumstances. A strong sense of resilience moves across the pages of this story, and the lessons learned provide food for thought as readers embark upon their personal journeys of self-awareness and healing. \nWhat makes Through the Dark distinct from other inspirational books is Nava's journalistic perspective, combined with a compelling third person point of view. Nava is able to move through suffering and challenges with the objectivity of a seasoned journalist. Courage and resilience, fortitude and inspiration abound in this book. I believe the reader will be pulled in immediately by Nava's remarkable journey. \nAbout the Author 
Yolanda Nava is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist, columnist, and author who has appeared on NBC, CBS, PBS and Cable TV stations in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and nationally. She is the author of the best-selling, award-winning book of Latino virtues, It's All in the Frijoles, published by Simon and Schuster. Yolanda is also a political wife, mother, and honored community leader. In 2009, she suddenly lost sight in both eyes, yet she continues to inspire and empower others through her writing and speaking. For more about Yolanda Nava, please visit www.YolandaNava.com

Through the Dark

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