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Famous Hispanic Americans
Hoyt Street: An Autobiography
Cesar Chavez (Hispanic Heritage)
Mexican Portraits (Images Across the Ages)
Guadalupe Quintanilla: Leader of the Hispanic Community (Multicultural Junior Biographies)
Frida Kahlo: Portrait of a Mexican Painter (Hispanic Biographies)
Diego Rivera (Hispanics of Achievement)
Jennifer Lopez (Latinos in the Limelight)
Cesar Chavez (Hispanics of Achievement)
Forged under the Sun/Forjada bajo el sol : The Life of Maria Elena Lucas (Women and Culture Series)
Roberto Clemente (Hispanics of Achievement)
Beloved Land: An Oral History of Mexican Americans in Southern Arizona
Latino and African American Athletes Today : A Biographical Dictionary
Entre dos Am¿ricas
The Hispanic American Almanac: A Reference Work on Hispanics in the United States (Hispanic American Almanac)
Manny Ramirez (Latinos in Baseball)
Famous People of Mexico (Mexico: Our Southern Neighbor)
Something to Declare
Ellen Ochoa: The First Hispanic Woman in Space (The Library of Astronaut Biographies)
Roberto Alomar: An Authorized Biography (Latinos in Baseball)
Trent Dimas (Real-Life Reader Biography)
Carlos Santana (Latinos in the Limelight)
Forgotten People: A Study of New Mexicans (Repr of 1940 ed) (Historians of the Frontier and American West)
Oscar De LA Hoya: A Real-Life Reader Biography (Real-Life Reader Biography)
Moises Alou: An Authorized Biography (Latinos in Baseball)

It's All In The Frijoles: 100 Famous Latinos Share Real Life Stories Time Tested Dichos Favorite Folkta

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I love this book!!
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Useful and inspiring
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You don't have to be Hispanic

It's All In The Frijoles: 100 Famous Latinos Share Real Life Stories Time Tested Dichos Favorite Folkta
Yolanda Nava
Manufacturer: Fireside
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0684849003

Book Description

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:

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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.

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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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I love this book!!.......2006-01-14

This book is great, it tells many different stories from many different latinos. It also has some spanish childrens songs that even my mom knew! My favorite part of this book is the "Dichos", they have trancended generations from mexicanos to mexican americans....

Not what I expected.......2003-06-07

To be honest, I expected more folktales and traditional stories from Mexico, but that's not what this is. There are about 100 contributors, each giving a personal story relating to the subject of a particular chapter. There are very few who did this for more than one chapter. This is the main component of the book. This is why I found it a hard book to read cover to cover. Since each chapter is dedicated to a particular virtue, and has a combination of "dichos," and personal stories, all of which are very short - no more than one to two pages long. While one of the reviewers found this to be a good thing, I found it distracting. Another problem is that the "dichos" are often translations of English/American sayings. While there are some sayings that seem to be universal - touch wood, for instance - I find it hard to believe that so many are.
What I was looking for was something to help me remember some of the "dichos" or stories that my mother and abuelita used, now that I have a son. I was hoping to keep some of the same sabor in our house that I grew up with. While I find this book a good additional to my library, it's not quite what I expected or hoped for and it's not better than what I expected.

Useful and inspiring.......2002-12-10

I'm a college instructor (UCLA Extension, Loyola Marymount University Extension, The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, and Brooks College).

In some classes, 40% of my students are Hispanic.

I read the stories in this book to them, and they find them very inspiring.

Given the short attention span of students nowadays, the fact that Nava's stories are short and to the point makes them that much more impactful.

A Must Have for Parents and Educators!!!.......2001-07-22

This book is great! I have been reading the stories to my middle school class of ESL students. They love it. The lessons on Respect, Honor, and Values hit home. We have posted dichos all over our room. I especially like that this book shows Hispanic people who keep thier values and culture can be rich, famous, and respected. Wonderful!!

You don't have to be Hispanic.......2001-01-05

You don't have to be Hispanic to love this book. On these pages you will find insight and inspiration for everyone. It gives an Anglo like me an indepth view of a community filled with wisdom and bursting with great stories. I highly recommend it.

Ellen Ochoa: First Latina Astronaut (Famous Latinos)

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Ellen Ochoa: First Latina Astronaut (Famous Latinos)
Lila Guzman , and Rick Guzman
Manufacturer: Enslow Elementary
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0766026426

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Famous Hispanic Americans
Wendy Dunn , and Janet Nomura Morey
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 052565190X

George Lopez: Comedian And TV Star (Famous Latinos)

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George Lopez: Comedian And TV Star (Famous Latinos)
Lila Guzman , and Rick Guzman
Manufacturer: Enslow Elementary
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ASIN: 0766026442

Famous People of Hispanic Heritage: Famous People of Hispanic Heritage Robert Rodriguez; Josefina Lopez; Afredo Estrada; Selena Quintanilla Perez (Mitchell Lane Multicultural Biography Series)

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Very educational!!

Famous People of Hispanic Heritage: Famous People of Hispanic Heritage Robert Rodriguez; Josefina Lopez; Afredo Estrada; Selena Quintanilla Perez (Mitchell Lane Multicultural Biography Series)
Barbara J. Marvis , and Barbara Tidman
Manufacturer: Mitchell Lane Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1883845297

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Very educational!!.......1999-04-14

Good for school instruction about diversity inUSA

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A valuable collection: interesting and informative

Famous Mexican Americans
Janet Nomura Morey , and Wendy Dunn
Manufacturer: Puffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0140384375

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A valuable collection: interesting and informative.......1998-06-16

This book is a valuable reference tool for children in their early teens, whether for a report or simply for knowledge. It is a comprehensive research effort by both authors to inform the reader about accomplished Mexican Americans, their culture and careers. In addition, this book has special touches, such as personal photos of the featured people. I definately recommend this book!

Contemporary American Success Stories: Famous People of Hispanic Heritage/ Ages 4-10 (Contemporary American Success Stories)

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Contemporary American Success Stories: Famous People of Hispanic Heritage/ Ages 4-10 (Contemporary American Success Stories)
Barbara J. Marvis
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1883845351

Contemporary American Success Stories (Set 6V): Famous People of Hispanic Heritage/Ages 4-10

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Contemporary American Success Stories (Set 6V): Famous People of Hispanic Heritage/Ages 4-10
Barbara J. Marvis
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 188384536X

Famous Hispanic-Americans in U.S. history

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Famous Hispanic-Americans in U.S. history
Sandra C Alexander
Manufacturer: Appletex Educational Center
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: 1882288521

Champions of Change: Biographies of Famous Hispanic Americans

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Champions of Change: Biographies of Famous Hispanic Americans

Manufacturer: Steck-Vaughn Co
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0811413241

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