Bøker av Carlyn Montes De Oca

"An astonishing tale, told by a gifted storyteller. Beautifully written, emotionally engaging and unrestrained in its intimacy...as heartbreaking as it is heartfelt."-Jay Rabinowitz, ACE, award-winning motion picture editor of Requiem for a DreamCarlyn Montes De Oca grew up surrounded by secrets. She never knew her dad was a Marine during World War II or that her grandmother hired kidnappers to bring her mother back home after her parents eloped. Her parents took an even bigger secret to their graves... Carlyn's identity.In 2019, at age 57, a consumer DNA test taken for fun revealed that Carlyn's mom and dad, immigrants from Mexico, were not her biological parents. In that instant, Carlyn felt her world shatter. This revelation fueled a year long journey to find the answers to "Who the hell am I and where do I belong?" Junkyard Girl explores the powerful impact of long-held secrets and the complex relationships between immigrant mothers and their native-born daughters. This is a coming-of-age story later in life; a tale about loss and discovery, betrayal and forgiveness, and the true meaning of an American family.

Studies show a daily gratitude practice makes us happier and mentally stronger. They also show having a dog eases our stress and helps us live longer. What if you combined the two? How much more joyful would your life become?If you want to feel a bounce in your step, smile more, and you love your dog - this is the journal for you.Paws for the Good Stuff offers a simple, yet powerful tool to help you strengthen your connection to your dog while you embark on a journey of personal transformation.In this follow up to her award-winning Amazon bestselling book, Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse, Carlyn Montes De Oca gently encourages us to take a pen to paper and experience a unique, fun and life-enhancing shift guided by our canine mentors, teachers, and best friends.This engaging 6-month journal offers: Insightful questions Uplifting quotes Charming illustrations Weekly challenges Monthly milestones Fun factsBy taking just a few minutes a day to connect with your dog, you will feel surprisingly pawsitive - and you'll create a lasting keepsake of treasured memories shared with your BFF.