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Tortillas & Peanut Butter: True Confessions of an American Mom Turned Mexican Smuggler (Print Book),Used
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An everyday suburban housewife liberates herself from her peanutbutterandjelly cage and flees to Mexico. While battling the cultural quirks that send less adventurous souls hightailing it back to the U.S., she struggles to learn Spanish, raise her kids, and run a school. She supplements her meager salary by smuggling, using her wily wit and gift for gab to outfox the customs officials. But not all of her border crossings go as planned.'Jawdroppingly hilarious!' Carol RomainePenn, Award Winning AuthorMulticultural Nonfiction Finalist, 2017 National Indie Excellence AwardsAmazonTop10 Best Seller in Humor, Biography/Memoir, True Crime, Mexico/Travel, Teen & Young Adult Biography, Solo Travel.An Erma Bombeck Hot Tamale2017 BookLife Award, Memoir/Autobiography: 'This book is well crafted and features a strong narrative engine....The plot hits the ground running, contains unexpected twists and turns, and is thoroughly immersive....The writing boasts a wonderful electricity and an engaging voice....An unfortunately common situation...quickly develops into a wonderfully uncommon and heartfelt adventure.'Spoton for expats, highly entertaining, and absolutely hilarious! Lynne Willard, EditorIncludes discussion questions for book clubs & multicultural studies courses.EMBEDDED MULTICULTURAL ISSUES The womens movement The 1960s cultural revolution Culture shock Immigrant adjustment & adaptation Immigrant parenting Identity development in children of immigrants Intergenerational value clashes in immigrant families Diverse customs & mores Racism Sexism Prejudice Classism Ageism Cultural evolution Expatriate reintegration Individualist/Independent (e.g., North American) vs. Interdependent/Collectivist (e.g., Hispanic) orientation to: Time (past/present/future) Activity (being/becoming/doing) Social relations (hierarchical/collateral/egalitarian) Selfefficacy (fate/destiny vs. personal control)
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Tortillas & Peanut Butter'? A: The book explores the journey of a suburban housewife who escapes her mundane life by moving to Mexico, facing cultural challenges and personal growth as she navigates motherhood and smuggling.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Tortillas & Peanut Butter'? A: The book is written by Dr. Linda Sonna, who shares her experiences and insights as an expatriate.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Tortillas & Peanut Butter' falls under the genres of memoir, humor, and multicultural nonfiction.
- Q: Is this book suitable for book clubs? A: Yes, it includes discussion questions specifically designed for book clubs and multicultural studies courses.
- Q: What are some of the cultural issues addressed in the book? A: The book discusses various cultural issues such as the women’s movement, immigrant adjustment, identity development, and intergenerational value clashes.
- Q: How many pages is 'Tortillas & Peanut Butter'? A: The book has a total of 354 pages.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Tortillas & Peanut Butter' is available in a paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Tortillas & Peanut Butter' published? A: It was published on August 15, 2016.
- Q: Can I expect humor in this memoir? A: Yes, the memoir is described as 'jaw-droppingly hilarious' and includes entertaining anecdotes from the author's life.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: The book is suitable for adults and young adults, particularly those interested in humor, biography, and cultural experiences.