Affectionate yet blunt, this self-help send-up curates the witty tough love of generations of Latina ancestors Tired of the same old sugarcoated self-help advice? Mamá Didn’t Raise a Pendeja serves up a bracing dose of truth straight from the mouths of Latin elders. With its wit, edge, and no-nonsense advice on everything from dating to careers, this compilation offers a tool kit of motivational mantras to tackle modern struggles—with plenty of humor and comedic smacks of perspective along the way. Inspired by their own no-nonsense abuelitas, first-generation Latinas Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia share the tough love and bold wisdom passed down from generations of resilient women. This tough love book is great for a Christmas present or birthday gift! DETAILS: Hardcover, 176 pages Author: Carolina Acosta and Aralis Mejia Categories: books, gifts, love, self care, unique gifts, funny, tough love, latino, Faire Market, Spanish, Christmas 2025