1 comments about Famous People of Hispanic Heritage (Contemporary American Success Stories Series Vol.8).

1. Good for school instruction about diversity inUSA

No comments about Ellen Ochoa (The Great Hispanic Heritage).

No comments about Tito Puente (The Great Hispanic Heritage).

1 comments about A Message from God in the Atomic Age: A Memoir.

1. The story reads very much like J.D. Salinger's Catcher in theRye, except that JD's was a work of fiction and Vilar's is a true andheart wrenching account of her own experience. From a literaryperspective, it is obvious that Vilar is young. But this work holds the promise of greater literary works by Vilar. Vilar's talent is in her ability to drag you in to her story and aid you in understanding it without too much of a fuss. The books makes great reading for HS students. It is valuable in terms of it's linkage to contemporary historical facts about which HS students may just be learning. The books biggest benefit is in its telling in the intimate way only an insider can about the aftermath of political actions of the 1950's.

1 comments about Frank Applegate of Santa Fe: Artist and Preservationist.

1. This book is an interesting read for those wanting to know about the beginnings of Santa Fe as an art mecca.

No comments about Oscar De LA Renta (Contemporary Hispanic Americans).

3 comments about Under Construction: How I've Gained and Lost Millions of Dollars and Hundreds of Pounds.

1. This book was suppose to be about her having Gastric Bypass Surgery and how if affected her...NOT...she talks about her life way before surgery and the last chapter or two talks about the surgery...who cares? And, I got two of the damn things...what a waste of money!



2. This is a great book for anyone who needs a laugh and has or will experience WLS.



3. This is a must read for ALL women who have ever felt inadequate, even for a minute. Despite being 150 pounds overweight, Jackie got herself a wonderful man and starring roles in film and television, and I'm talking real roles not those of the fat girl people make fun of. It makes me feel ashamed that I haven't gone shopping or fixed myself up in a year since gaining 30 pounds. Well no more thanks to Jackie! Under Construction is the most engaging tale I've ever read of the plight of womanhood. From our relationships with our parents to the need to be accepted, Jackie teaches us through her own stories and the lessons she's learned from her mistakes. Well now she's 150 pounds lighter and GORGEOUS! She's an inspiration to us all.

3 comments about Celia SPA: Mi Vida.

1. Yo buscaba una Biografía en la que sintiera que ella me está contando su vida, con sus palabras y su forma de ser. No quería que fuera escrita por otra persona y esta reunió esas condiciones, me divierte mucho, me hace pensar y conocerla mas aún. Tuvo una vida increible, fue un ejemplo de vida, y creo que este libro reúne esos pequeños y grandes momentos relatados por ella.



2. This is my second review of this book which I re-read (I don't know why Amazon lost the first review). The book is a good read and very well descriptive of La Reina de Guanguanco ("Queen of Guanguanco"). Celia spoke of many points in her life which we all can relate to. She also spoke highly about her wishes to return to her homeland. I'm glad we have her in the USA! She is worthy of her success as a human being and a fine negra-latina. Bravo!



3. This book was truly written by Celia Cruz. You can almost see her speaking to you as you read her words. If you are lucky enough to be bilingual get the Spanish version. You'll love it!!! Celia's kindness and honesty is refreshing and inspiring. I had admired Celia Cruz for a long time, this book made me realize why I had found her so likable. Celia was a great human being and a great inspiration to us all, not just as a great entertainer but a wonderful person. I will always treasure this book.

No comments about Journey To The United States Of America/ Viaje A Los Estados Unidos Del Norte De America (Recovering the Us Hispanic Literary Heritage).

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