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Bodega DreamsIn a stunning narrative combining the gritty rhythms of Junot Diaz with the noir genius of Walter Mosley, Bodega Dreams pulls us into Spanish Harlem, where the word is out: Willie Bodega is king. Need college tuition for your daughter? Start up funds for your fruit stand? Bodega can help. He gives everyone a leg up, in exchange only for loyalty and a steady income from the drugs he pushes. Lyrical, inspired, and darkly funny, this powerful debut novel
In a stunning narrative combining the gritty rhythms of Junot Diaz with the noir genius of Walter Mosley, Bodega Dreams pulls us into Spanish Harlem, where the word is out: Willie Bodega is king. Need college tuition for your daughter? Start-up funds for your fruit stand? Bodega can help. He gives everyone a leg up, in exchange only for loyalty--and a steady income from the drugs he pushes. Lyrical, inspired, and darkly funny, this powerful debut novel brilliantly evokes the trial of Chino, a smart, promising young man to whom Bodega turns for a favor. Chino is drawn to Bodega's street-smart idealism, but soon finds himself over his head, navigating an underworld of switchblade tempers, turncoat morality, and murder. "Bodega is a fascinating character. . . . The story Qui onez] tells has energy and verve." --The New York Times Book Review "Rich with eye-opening detail, this is] a lively and entertaining work by a young writer whose talents are deserving of a wide readership." --Oscar Hijuelos, author of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love "A new and authentic voice of the urban Latino experience." --Esmeralda Santiago, author of When I Was Puerto Rican " Qui onez's] ideas for using fiction to galvanize the city into confronting poverty are invigorating. . . . Blend s] street-smart dialogue, culturally relevant prose, and progressive politics into a noir thriller with literary merit." --Time Out New YorkBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 03/14/2000
ISBN: 9780375705892
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.18w x 0.60d
Award: Street Literature Book Award Medal (Slbam) - Honorable Mention
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/17/2000 pg. 42
Library Journal 01/01/2000 pg. 162
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2000 pg. 142
Latina 03/01/2000 pg. 36
Poder Hispanic 03/01/2000 pg. 66
Time 03/27/2000 pg. 98
New York Times 03/12/2000 pg. 11
Entertainment Weekly 04/28/2000 pg. 102
Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2000 pg. 20
School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 259
School Library Journal 08/24/2000
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★★★★★ 5
Life changing advice that is simple to apply
When discussing building relationship skills with a therapist several years ago (and it is a skill, make no mistake), she recommended this book as providing a useful framework for thinking about loving relationships of all kinds — romantic, familial, even friends. Several years later, I can honestly say it has permanently changed the way I think about these relationships.
The premise, as you probably know, is that people have one of five native love languages — words, gifts, touch, acts of service, or quality time. It's a remarkably robust idea. It's so simple and clear that I instantly recognized the love languages in my current relationships, and even achieved a much greater understanding of some past conflicts by thinking of them in this new context.
For example, I realized while reading that my mother is 100% on the "acts of service" side. While she almost never gets sentimental, she shows love by doing all she can to help people out in any way possible — even ways that seem completely trivial. And I realized how much more hurtful it can be if I take these acts for granted, since these are her little expressions of love. It explained a lot.
I also realized that my partner uses "words of affirmation," which had been a source of minor conflict for us, as that's probably my least used love language. It turns out that he was a little hurt whenever I'd hang up the phone without saying "I love you." I've now taught myself to say it every time, and he's noticeably happier about it — or as Chapman would say, his tank is fuller.
After I read this book and held onto it for a while, I gave it to my sister. She read it, and we had a great discussion about the relationships in our lives. Chapman has really hit on something perfect with this little book — a simple theory that's easy to remember, remarkably accurate, and most importantly, instantly practical.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for special occasions or to brighten up any gift!
Color: Pink
This is a lovely, easy-to-use work with the satin ribbon; it's quite pretty. I wish the roll were a bit bigger since it's very small, but overall, it's a great product.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Coolest label maker I’ve ever come across
Color: Beige
Seriously this is such a fun way to wrap presents! It comes with ink and small labels. Must buy ribbon separately. But I love this and will definitely use it for years to come! It works via Bluetooth with an app on your phone. You can customize to whatever you want!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Costoso para el tamaño
Color: Pink
Muy buena calidad aunque muy caro para el tamaño
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Cost associated either app.
Color: Pink
Not easy instructions and didn’t know there would be a membership cost for app.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026
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