Description: "Tired of the same old sugarcoated self-help advice? Mamâa 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. Free of the saccharine platitudes common in modern affirmation books, this book bottles the loving reality checks only family can give. Quotes like "If you expect life to be easy, it's gonna be longer than you want it to be" cut straight to the heart with perspective and humor. Party self-help send-up, part loving lecture, Mamâa Didn't Raise a Pendeja is the little book of blessings and burns you'll want in your back pocket. It's a practical reminder that even as we hustle ahead, some of the best life lessons come from looking back." --
Review Quotes: "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
--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 "This is your hot summer read when you need motivation with a side of sass."
--Crafty Chica