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For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color Kindle Edition

by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 706 ratings
Editors' pick Best Nonfiction
The founder of Latina Rebels and a “Latinx Activist You Should Know”(Teen Vogue) arms women of color with the tools and knowledge they need to find success on their own terms  

For generations, Brown girls have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism, often feeling alone in the struggle. By founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez has created a community to help women fight together. In For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts, she offers wisdom and a liberating path forward for all women of color. She crafts powerful ways to address the challenges Brown girls face, from imposter syndrome to colorism. She empowers women to decolonize their worldview, and defy “universal” white narratives, by telling their own stories. Her book guides women of color toward a sense of pride and sisterhood and offers essential tools to energize a movement.

May it spark a fire within you.
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FOR BROWN GIRLS WITH SHARP EDGES AND TENDER HEARTS

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"Required reading...A celebration of brownness at a vital moment [and] a manual for tapping into brown girls’ power... Mojica Rodríguez’s electrifying debut channels mesmeric prose to heal the wounds of white supremacy.”
 ―Jean Guerrero, Los Angeles Times

“Impassioned and accessible… Aiming to redistribute knowledge she gained during her graduate studies to young women who may not have access to higher education, Mojica Rodríguez interweaves her life story with primers on such concepts as colonialism, the myth of meritocracy, the male gaze, and intersectionality… this is an inspiring and well-informed call to action.”―Publisher's Weekly

“Rodriguez’s life has been challenging, which is why, she says, she wrote this powerful book: to connect to other BIPOC women and girls who understand her background and to show those readers that they are seen and important…Highly recommended.”
 ―Library Journal

“Anyone who has ever felt stepped on or pushed aside could benefit from reading [this book]... in her manual for fighting generations of sexism, racism and classism, Mojica Rodriguez pushes readers to step outside their comfort zone, sit in someone  else’s seat and understand the struggle."―CNBC.com


“Through her intimate storytelling and warm embrace of the Black and brown girls she writes for, Rodríguez also gently holds the reader as she invites them on the painful path toward freedom.”
 ―POPSUGAR Latina

“Thought-provoking and enlightening… beautifully and earnestly written to reach the hearts of women of color working toward justice and equity. The book may also be instructional for non-Latinx folks: it offers a valuable lesson in decentering our world view, so we may humbly listen and understand.”
 ―Seattle Book Review

"Prisca works to empower women of color by sharing her own experiences and stories of decolonizing her mentality. With vulnerable insight into her hopes and fears, her words will undoubtedly motivate you to fight for your own voice."―BE Latina

“This memoir/guide/educational resource is ultimately a love letter to brown girls that’s also a testament to the power of reclaiming your identity in the face of white supremacy.”―HipLatina

”Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez writes about her own life story, colonialism, imposter syndrome, colorism, meritocracy, intersectionality, and how women can break free from systemic oppressions that hold them back. Part memoir, part empowering guide.”―People en Espanol - September Issue

"Tackles racism, colorism, classism, the immigrant experience, and more in ways that are honest, relatable, refreshing, and inspiring"
 
 ―Reader's Digest

“Searing and revolutionary, this book blazes a trail towards liberation.” ―Diane Guerrero, author of In the Country We Love

"This is the Brown girl manifesto I've been waiting for my whole life." 

―Erika L. Sánchez, author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

"Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez perfectly balances the art of memoir with a biting critical eye, offering an understanding of Latina womanhood bursting with intellect, but grounded in real-life experience. With her carefully chosen words, she invites readers into a deeper relationship with themselves, their communities, and the world at large."―Melissa A. Fabello, PhD, author of Appetite

“Prisca has crafted a fierce and vibrant book that brings to life the secret fears and profound hopes of so many brown girls, across so many communities of color. She is a brilliant storyteller with a stunning voice. This is a book for brown girls to hold close.”―Sonalee Rashatwar LCSW MEd, Co-owner of Radical Therapy Center

"I wish I had found this book as a sixteen-year-old, then as a twenty-six-year-old, and again now. Prisca writes with the familiar voice of an older prima that wants to teach you everything she's learned. This book is beyond a love letter. It a reckoning and an affirmation that there is power beyond the fear of our fearlessness.  This book has fed me what I did not know I hungered for.”―Yesika Salgado, author of Corazón

“In this book, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez shares truths with precision and unapologetic vulnerability, and teaches us through her stories and insights. Her book is a deep and profound gift for her readers. A necessary and treasured read for generations to come.” 

―Johanna Toruño, Salvadoran Multi Media Artist & Founder of The Unapologetic Street Series

“Prisca is a Latinx voice who calls for accountability, healing, and growth in her book. Her writing will connect with our communities, who are seeing themselves represented for the first time. A breath of fresh air."

―Curly Velasquez, Queer Actor and Writer

"I will never forget when Prisca sent me the kindest of messages about the outlet I had founded in 2011 and how it inspired her to set her own course as a influential writer, voice and author. Prisca has the unique talent to speak to her generation with honesty, fearlessness and truth. Her latest work is foundational in understanding what it means to be a Brown girl today."
 ―Julio Ricardo Varela, award-winning journalist and founder, Latino Rebels

"Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is among the most brilliant Latina thinkers of our generation… Here, she explores the inequalities of race, class and gender, discussing issues of code-switching, colorism, intersectional feminism, decolonization and more."―Mitu

About the Author

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is a writer and activist working to shift the national conversation on race. She is the founder of Latina Rebels, which boasts over 350,000 followers across social media platforms, and she has appeared on NPR, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post Latino Voices, Telemundo, and Univision. She was invited to the Obama White House in 2016 and has spoken at over 100 universities in the past three years, including Princeton, Dartmouth, and Wesleyan. She earned her Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University and lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RYQTJN3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seal Press (September 7, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1541674871
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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez was born in Managua, Nicaragua but calls Nashville, Tennessee home. She got her Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in the Spring of 2015. The bulk of her work is around making accessible, through storytelling and curating content, the theories and heavy material that is oftentimes only taught in the racist/classist institutions known as academia.

She started the platform Latina Rebels in 2013, and currently it boasts over 300k organic followers online. She has been featured in Telemundo, Univision, Mitú, Huffington Post Latino Voices, Guerrilla Feminism, Latina Mag, Cosmopolitan, Everyday Feminism, and was invited to the White House in the Fall of 2016. She is unapologetic, angry, and uncompromising about protecting and upholding the stories of Latinx communities. Que viva la gente!

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This felt like a heart-felt sit down with the big sister I never had.It made me feel seen and understood.Will be revisiting this gem in the future for sure.
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  • Kati
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
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    This is the most genuine & raw material I’ve come across in a v long time. Prisca’s vulnerability and writing grips you from the start and it’s one of those books you can’t put down.

    I am several chapters in and I look forward to rushing home to continue reading. Her writing is so sincere and so inspiring yet I am learning about all the systems that work agains BIPOC through her story telling.

    I urge white readers to dive into this book because it is a powerful glimpse into the experiences of people of color. And what better way to be an ally than to have some understanding of experiences outside of whiteness.

    If you’re reading reviews to convince you to buy this book, read no further. Buy the book. And perhaps buy an extra copy to gift to your sister, friend, auntie, mama, etc. This is a life changing purchase.
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  • Andrea Orosco
    5.0 out of 5 stars must read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    *Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color* by Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez is an empowering and deeply personal exploration of what it means to navigate the world as a woman of color. In this collection of essays, Rodríguez blends vulnerability with unapologetic strength, offering a powerful narrative that speaks to the complexities of identity, self-love, and resilience.

    What makes this book so captivating is Rodríguez’s ability to speak directly to her readers—especially women of color—acknowledging their struggles, joys, and the internal contradictions they often face. The title itself reflects a theme that runs throughout the book: the simultaneous tenderness and toughness that many women of color embody. With sharp edges, they confront the world’s challenges, yet with tender hearts, they persist, love, and nurture.

    Rodríguez’s writing is filled with raw honesty and compassion, making it feel like a conversation with a close friend. Her essays tackle everything from cultural identity and self-worth to navigating systemic oppression and reclaiming joy. Each essay is infused with the knowledge that women of color are not just survivors but are thriving, even in spaces where their existence is often dismissed or misunderstood.

    The love letter format gives the book a unique sense of intimacy as Rodríguez pours her heart into each word. She acknowledges the shared experiences of women of color while simultaneously encouraging them to honor their power and individuality. Her words are a balm for anyone who has ever felt unseen or unheard, offering validation and affirmation.

    This book celebrates the strength and beauty of women of color and calls readers to embrace their tender and sharp sides. Rodríguez invites readers to stand unapologetically in their fullness, reject societal expectations, and embrace their own unique paths.

    Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts is a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful, reflective, and uplifting book. It will resonate deeply with women of color, but its message of self-love, strength, and authenticity has the power to speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in a world that often overlooks them.
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  • wondering1
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must for first generation latinas in the U.S.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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    I am a social worker, and this book was recommended by a friend. The author is genuine, raw, and does not hold back. Even though my current life view is conservative, I really appreciate honesty and saying things as you feel it. I connected so much with the author, because I went through almost everything that she had to to endure, down to church pressure and expectations. I highly recommend this for first gen latinas, but also for anyone who wants to be able to understand how mainstream culture molds and pressures women of color to feel less than, how to talk, dress, etc. Loved the book, and I can't wait for the second book coming out!
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  • Jen H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Written Genuinely from the Soul and Heart
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2021
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    Genuine. Unapologetic. Truthful. Those are the words that come to my mind after reading Prisca's wonderfully written book/love letter to Brown girls like myself. I laughed, cried and felt understood like never before. There were many moments when I could relate 100% with Prisca, including when reading about the impact of intergenerational family trauma (as I am a mental health professional and the daughter of civil war survivors from El Salvador). Many times, we as Central Americans are left out of the Latinx narrative in the U.S. (even though U.S. interventions keep our people in crisis), so it was inspiring to know that Prisca is paving the road so that other Central American girls and women in the U.S. are seen and heard. Prisca- thank you for a heartfelt and much needed love letter to those like us, who have had to fight tooth and nail (including in higher education settings and workplaces), our entire lives just because we are Brown girls in an exploitative, racist and patriarchal system. Your book will inspire many to know their worth and speak up, even when others would prefer that we stay silent. Hope this is one of many books addressing the inequality faced by many Latinas. Wishing you all the best, and may I have the privilege to meet you one day.
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  • EddyCarla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting in all ways possible
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2021
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    The first time I saw Prisca Was at an auditorium in Portland, OR and was the first time i heard hear recite the poem “Dear Brown Girl” I cried at that auditorium and realized how much i needed those words. Prisca is one of my favorite storytellers, i feel seen through her words and experiences. Her book is not only magical but real, honest, educational, raw, soft, brutal.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars refreshing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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    It is refreshing to read a book written by a Latinx, our stories deserve to be heard. Definitely recommend, feels good to read so,etching I can relate too
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  • Helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Be ready to cry
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
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    Books are like food for the brain, but this one here...my heart needed this. I was most emotional during the colorism, voluntourism and toxic masculinity chapters. My mother is from Nicargua and this book has helped me open up conversations I never thought I'd have with her. I asked her about the "help" of the missionaries, I asked her about my dad and his ways that only seemed right to him, I even brought up the way she always talked negatively about her own skin tone. This book helps heal. Oh, I dont know how to thank Prisca for this..it was a beautiful book and I recommend every brown girl to add this to their collection (':
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  • MARIA I RODRIGUEZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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