Latina Power!: Using 7 Strengths You Already Have to Create the Success You Deserve [NOOK Book]

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Overview


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 ...
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Overview


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.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780743253734
  • Publisher: Touchstone
  • Publication date: 11/1/2007
  • Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 240
  • Sales rank: 414,113
  • File size: 436 KB

Meet 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.

Table of Contents

1. The 7 Latina Power Strengths 1
2. Espiritu Creativo/Creative Spirit 26
3. The Aguantadora's Passionate Determination 47
4. The Comadre's Networking Ability 70
5. The Diplomatica's Discretion 93
6. The Atrevida's Courage 117
7. The Malabarista's Balance 140
8. La Reina's Confidence and Strength 167
9. Sharing Your Power 196
Bibliography 219
Index 223

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 21, 2003

    Pure inspiration

    I believe Ana did what she set out to do with this book and provide pure inspiration. I 'stumbled' upon this book. I love books that inspire. So I read it. I found encouragement in most every line of the book. I recommend it to Latina woman, all women, and men. This book has something for everyone.

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