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Top 12 Stories
from
Chicken Soup
for the
Latino Soul

by Jennese "La Diva" Torres
La Diva Latina
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PINK Issue
Winter 2008
#7
Every First Friday by Alejandro Diaz
Talk about missed opportunities.
Talk about there’s no going back.
What are you doing every first Friday???
I think about that now after reading
this heartfelt “homage” to his mom.

#6
The Promise by Antonio Farias
This story will rip ur heart out!
But don’t worry – it’s not sad at all.
I’ll tell u – b/c it doesn’t give it away-
it's about child birth but
from the man’s perspective!
Ayyyyyy!   Pass me a tissue!

#5
Lavender Roses by Caroline c. Sanchez
Don’t put away the tissues yet!
This is a true story about – well …
about roses and that is all I can say –
it is amazing – no?  the power of love,
of  God – of all things – unexplainable?
Or is it unexplainable?
I mean the roses – the lavender roses!

#4
The Bear by Zulmara Cline
Mother daughter - sounds simple enough but
it ain’t.  it just isn’t.  Soon the daughter grows up,
moves out and comes into her own –
but just in case she still needs Mami-
well that’s where the bear comes in.  


Keep reading --->
for the TOP 3 and author interviews
In the Chicken Soup for the Soul tradition,
each story in this collection of short stories
is a tear jerker, or rip your guts out w/ laughter.
Months after putting the book down a few stories stayed w/  me.  
The most memorable stories from Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul,
as tested by none other than TIME itself.
#12
Feeding the Soul by Chela Gonzalez
Beautifully written, super short story
about how important it is to – feed ur soul!  
MUST read and share with ur kids!

#11
Where Rosasries Ride the Wind by Maria Ercilla
This poem’s imagery is
vibrant, airy and VERY Latino!
“I come from a world
where rosaries ride the wind
from rearview mirrors"

#10
Cleaning Crakers by Colin Mortensen-Sanchez
Laugh out loud story only
bilingual latinos can appreciate!
I won’t give it away – read it –
ahora!

#9
The Power to Shine
written by one other than Deborah Rosado Shaw
She was on Oprah!  Enuf said!  But I’ll go on.
She became a millionaire by defying her boss
and taking on an account by herself.
But the story is not about how
she became a millionaire.
It’s about how she came full circle.
Very inspiring!

#8
La Brava by Robert Suarez
A true story about bravery taking place in Mexico
A bit of history might be helpful –
but not necessary
About a little girl who faced
with a moment's notice
had to decide: flee or stand firm?
Ay!   Everytime I think about it gives me chills!