Margarita Wednesdays
Making a New Life by the Mexican Sea

I read this in a couple of days as it is an easy read. I did find the author somewhat irritating. As other people have commented, she seems to have made no effort to learn Spanish even after months living there. The continual down talking of her own abilities is very annoying when clearly she is ver......more

What a delightful read! I loved everything about this book so much that I want to move to Mexico and start over. This book makes you feel good about yourself, even when you are at your lowest, and lets you know that you can do anything if you put your mind and spirit to it. The honesty, the emotion,......more

I received this as an early read via NetGalley. I'm a bit torn on my feelings for this one. On one hand the author has accomplished some remarkable things in her life and should be widely applauded for that, as well as for being someone who is so willing to explore the world. On the other hand, she......more

Was disappointed with the author's fictional work, this autobiography was much better. Though she seems to go from high to low very quickly, and a serial bride, having acquired a string of husbands, she seems to have settled into her adopted country! An insight into life in Mexico.......more

I enjoyed this book because I'm personally deeply enamored of Deborah Rodriguez. But if you didn't absolutely love Kabul Beauty School, I see no reason why you'd even pick this book up. It was interesting to follow up with Ms. Rodriguez. I was horrified to hear that her time in Afghanistan had come......more