Pascuala Herrera – författare

Pascuala Herrera, a Mexican immigrant woman with a physical disability resulting from childhood polio, had the odds against her, yet she conquered simply by working hard, having unfailing faith, and finding her own life purpose. Although her mother always told her that "life was a valley of tears," Pascuala learned that although there were many difficult moments in her life, there were also beautiful miracles that happened every day. 

Pascuala Herrera tells her life''s narrative with honest painful stories, simple yet joyous triumphs, and humor that will lead all readers to embrace their own struggles and realize that life is "Not Always a Valley of Tears." From being a child crawling in the streets of her pueblo in Mexico to becoming a successful educator in the United States, she proved that everything is possible. This autobiography covers many facets of the human experience - race, health, disability, religion, poverty, immigration, access to medical care, education, disability rights, miscarriage, adoption, and much more. 

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Life is a Garden to Cultivate is a book that will guide readers to reflect on their lives and discover the power they have to live a joyful and fulfilling life. By sharing stories about her personal experiences as a Latina immigrant woman with a physical disability, and her professional experiences as an educator for students with disabilities for thirty years, Pascuala Herrera describes the lessons she has learned that have steered her towards identifying and working towards overcoming her life''s challenges. Using the ABCs, she encourages readers to reflect on barriers that hinder them from living a better life. Each chapter includes reflection questions that assist readers in making new discoveries about their own lives. 

Life can be difficult for everyone, but it can also be marvelous! Like a beautiful garden, everyone''s life needs to be constantly cultivated to have a better life. Working on our lives is never easy or ever complete, but with reflection one is led to understand the necessary changes that will lead to personal growth. Each person has one life so it should be lived the best way possible. Just like a beautiful flower, a person''s life can flourish no matter what obstacles are faced.

La vida es un jardín para cultivar es un libro que guiará a los lectores a reflexionar sobre sus vidas y a descubrir el poder que tienen para vivir una vida plena y feliz. Al compartir historias sobre sus experiencias personales como mujer inmigrante latina con una discapacidad física y sus experiencias profesionales como educadora de estudiantes con discapacidades durante treinta años, Pascuala Herrera describe las lecciones que ha aprendido que la han llevado a identificar y trabajar para superar los desafíos de su vida. Usando el abecedario, anima a los lectores a reflexionar sobre las barreras que les impiden vivir una vida mejor. Cada capítulo incluye preguntas de reflexión que ayudan a los lectores a hacer nuevos descubrimientos sobre sus propias vidas.

La vida puede ser difícil para todos, ¡pero también puede ser maravillosa! Como un hermoso jardín, la vida de todos necesita ser cultivada constantemente para vivir una vida mejor. Cultivar la vida nunca es fácil y el proceso nunca termina, pero con la reflexión se llega a comprender los cambios necesarios que resultaran en crecimiento personal. Cada persona tiene solo una vida por lo que debe ser vivida de la mejor manera posible. Al igual que una hermosa flor, la vida de cada persona puede florecer sin importar los obstáculos que enfrente.