Reclaiming Me: Lessons from a First Generation Mexican Daughter

Adriana Martínez, a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants, grew up in the housing projects, made it to Stanford University and beyond, and has spent a lifetime searching for and finding inner peace and happiness on her own terms.This empowering book, always lyrical with sprinkles of humor and heartbreak, explores important issues like identity, biculturalism, mental health, self-esteem, personal loss, and spirituality. It is rich with insights and information for anyone searching for genuine fulfillment, including first-generation and immigrant youth growing up in poverty.Reclaiming Me: Lessons from a First-Generation MexiCAN Daughter is a deeply personal story that encourages readers to reflect, discover, and embrace who they truly are - not just once, but throughout their lives. It provides valuable, practical advice with universal lessons of self-discovery, self-love and forgiveness.