Becoming Latina in 10 Easy Steps
Spanish cooking, good dancers, etc. If she was going to add a bunch of stereotypes, she might've also included knowing Spanish and living in a barrio--all totally Mexican, by the way. I was so envious of Marcela because she had the job I've always wanted--Animator. The first thing she does is start dating Mexican men. The typical Mexican would've just crossed the border and would speak no English. Instead, she was stupid enough to date a cholo that nearly raped her on the first "date. But then George, a guy that works in the Accounting Dept.
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Girls, you should always go for the nerds. They may be hiding a body under all that suit. It was admirable how Marcela takes in a troubled teen like Lupe and shows her the world of web design. How brave she was to trust her near her computer on the first night. Things get very rough for Marcela when Lupe's bro enters the scene.
She gets cuffed and thrown in jail because of him.
Honestly, I don't know if Marcela was brave or stupid. Who would put themselves in danger like that? And for what--to prove something to her family? And George even though he turned out to be a hunk, what was up with him? Why are guys such chicks? One romp in the sack and he was ready to move in with Marcela.
Still, I liked how Marcela thought she deserved a nice guy like George, even if he did wanted to marry her from the start. She becomes a real genuine person when she stops and looks around at what life is like on the other side of the tracks East L. The one thing she can't seem to get together is her love life. She's commitment phobic and afraid of love, which seems like a disconnect given the rest of her situation. Instead she buries herself in her work and family. Her life is turned upside down when she learns of her mother's affair and the possiblity that she might be a product of that I had high homes for "Becoming Latina.
Then a comment from her family sends her on a mission: To me, he was and would always be my only father. Sonya looks disinterested and shrugs again. Pretty good and funny, though still needs some editing. This started out rather weird. Determined to put her plan into motion she goes to work the next day and asks the only other Mexican she knows on a date.
Her life is turned upside down when she learns of her mother's affair and the possiblity that she might be a product of that event. Her quest to be more latina leads her into some tricky situations the least of which is love with a man pushing her for her worst nightmare, a relationship.
Becoming Latina in 10 Easy Steps
In the end she comes to grip with who she is and what she really wants out of life. The book reminds me a bit of Bridget Jones Diary for its crazy scenarios. Some of it is unbelievable and a bit much. Overall a decent read. Not great, the writing seems a bit juvenile and in places underdeveloped, but for what it is a fun read , it's on target. Nov 07, Diane rated it it was ok. When Marcela finds out that she may be a product of her mother's ill-fated love affair with a Gringo she decides she must learn how to become more Latina.
With the help of her best friend she comes up with a list of 10 steps she must take in order to accomplish this. While the book moves along with likable characters there is a strange disconnect in the writing style when the author includes sex scenes. Most of the book is written in a way that would appeal to pre-teens and tweens while the sex sc When Marcela finds out that she may be a product of her mother's ill-fated love affair with a Gringo she decides she must learn how to become more Latina.
Most of the book is written in a way that would appeal to pre-teens and tweens while the sex scenes are not something you'd want your young daughter reading.
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Oct 29, Rohenna Thiara rated it really liked it. I thought this book was very interesting and it was something unexpected. I learned about different ways of analyzing and understanding situations. It was a romance book mixed in with a bit of comedy. Overall the book was realistic and tied in to everyday problems which are the books I like to read. May 17, Kristi rated it really liked it. A great summer read! Interesting enough to give you food for thought, but light enough to enjoy in a day or two. The character is very real, enabling you to identify with her plight and feel sympathetic to her.
What would you do if your identify was turned upside down?
I don't think anyone every really knows until it happens to them. Jun 03, Deborah rated it really liked it Shelves: Marcela finds out her father isn't the man who raised her, she is the product of her mother's affair with a white guy. She wants to prove to her family that she is true to her Latin roots. She makes a list of ten things she needs to do to become more Latina.
Funny story with a good message at the end. Apr 06, Mary Wyman rated it it was amazing. This book was about many things: It was written with emotion and described the emotions.
I was purely shocked at how more emotional this was and I think this book made me realize something. I don't know what, but what I do know is that it is helpful. May 10, Marissa rated it really liked it Shelves: Marcela is a single Latina, whose family is pushing her to be "more" Latina and marry a nice Latino boy. Fed up with the pressure, Marcela decides that she will make herself a program-- ten easy steps to follow to become "more" Latina. It is a funny, touching book. Aug 28, Vianna Tedder rated it it was ok. Silly, predictable and a fun read. Dec 21, Shawanna rated it liked it.
Cute book, easy read. After having a bombshell dropped on her about her parentage by a vindictive family member, Marcela goes on a quest to prove her Latin-ness to her family and herself. Apr 15, Bungluna rated it liked it Shelves: Pretty good and funny, though still needs some editing. Apr 30, Kim rated it it was amazing. May 09, Angela rated it liked it. I enjoyed this book. A very easy read. Dec 30, Liv rated it liked it. Funny but not much evolution. Jun 25, Marcela rated it liked it.
Kind of trashy--gets graphic with sex. A quick read, the relationship and initial setup for premise not that convincing but how could I resist a heroine who I share a name with?
Jun 02, Amanda rated it liked it. This book touched a lot of the issues my chicana friends have about identity and finding that one educated Mexican or American man that will fit in with la familia. Nov 11, Llima rated it liked it. Very cute, easy read if you just want to relax and enjoy something funny.
Aug 07, Millie rated it liked it Recommends it for: It was pretty funny. Apr 11, Aimee Garcia rated it it was amazing. Reggie rated it really liked it Jul 23, Jackie rated it really liked it Apr 24, Frances rated it really liked it Oct 07, Judith rated it liked it Jan 05, Gloria Salas rated it it was amazing Dec 28, Sarah Hurley rated it liked it Feb 18, Rebecca rated it really liked it Dec 16, Chris rated it liked it Mar 27, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Books by Lara Rios. Trivia About Becoming Latina i No trivia or quizzes yet.
Quotes from Becoming Latina i We should be more like men.