Title: The book of Latina women : 150 vidas of passion, strength, and success /
Authors: Mendoza, Sylvia.
Publisher: Adams Media,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Women Biography.; Hispanic American women Biography.; Women Spain Biography.; Women Latin America Biography.
Abstract: Provides profiles of 150 influential Latina women, including athletes, entertainers, activists, entrepreneurs, educators, writers, scientists, and politicians.
Contents: Trailblazers: opening the door -- Athletes: tearing up the playing fields -- The arts: stunning creations -- The sciences: soaring to new frontiers -- Television: news shakers and makers -- Activists, leaders and politicians: taking a stand -- Entrepreneurs: breaking new ground -- Writers and editors: the power of words frees us -- Doctors: healing us spiritually, mentally and physically -- Educators: paving the way for our future -- Entertainers: stage, screen, and song.