Living by Los Dichos: Advice from a Mother to a Daughter »

As a lawyer, radio host, entrepreneur-business owner, author, columnist, mother and wife, Judge Cristina Perez is widely known as the TV personality on Cristina's Court, which took the first Emmy(r) for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program in 2008.

Dichos: Spanish sayings or proverbs

Advice is one of the most valuable gifts a mother can give to her daughter. Cristina Pérez turns to her mother's wisdom every day by reflecting on the dichos she taught her. Here Cristina shares those that have most powerfully influenced her life and translates them into solid advice. Any woman looking for guidance — whether she is about to leave for college or is getting married — will find what she needs with Cristina's help. Dichos transcend age, race and religion to provide just the right answer at just the right time. Most important, Cristina shows that proudly embracing your roots and staying true to your identity will guide you down the right path. Dichos have directed Cristina through the toughest challenges and led her to success. Now let them lead you.

Contents

INTRODUCTION: When Hollywood Calls on Tradition

SECTION I: Defining Los Dichos

CHAPTER ONE: De mi vida para tu vida (From my life to your life)

CHAPTER TWO: A Tapestry of Tradition

CHAPTER THREE: Life: Powered by Dichos

SECTION II: Lessons for Relationships and Marriage

CHAPTER FOUR: Surviving Your Relationships

CHAPTER FIVE: Maintaining a Marriage

CHAPTER SIX: Crisis Management

SECTION III: Lessons for Family and Parenthood

CHAPTER SEVEN: A Solid Foundation

CHAPTER EIGHT: Setting a Positive Example

CHAPTER NINE: Carrying on Culture

SECTION IV: Lessons for the Workplace

CHAPTER TEN: Confused Feminism

CHAPTER ELEVEN:Values at Work

CHAPTER TWELVE: Cultural Identity

SECTION V: Lessons for a Woman's Spirit

CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Battling Each Other

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Secrets for Staying Young

CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Mentorship

SECTION VI: Lessons for the Immigrant Soul

CHAPTER SIXTEEN: English as a Second Language

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Remembering Our Roots

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: America: The Great Patchwork Quilt

SECTION VII: Living by Los Dichos

CHAPTER NINETEEN: Living forthe Moment

CHAPTER TWENTY: Living by Los Dichos

Afterword:

A Letter to Cristina, from Aracelly and Darío Pérez

A Letter to Sofia

Bibliography

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