Nancy De Los Santos Reza learned early in life that if you don't do anything, nothing will happen. College wasn't an option, so she got a job as a secretary. A colleague, an older Latina who had taken a liking to her, encouraged Nancy to ask her supervisor about attending a professional conference." What's the worst that could happen?" the woman asked. "They say 'no' and you don't go? You're already not going." As a result, Nancy found herself on a lire-changing trip. She would go on to earn two college degrees and become the producer of Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel's movie review program, At the Movies. De Los Santos Reza's is one of eight inspiring personal essays included in this collection. Each contributor overcame obstacles to happiness and success, and here they share their life lessons to motivate others. Whether overcoming fear, guilt or low self-esteem, these Latinas encourage others to discover their personal power. With a foreword by acclaimed musician Vikki Carr, 8 Ways toSay "I Love My Life!" contains chapters by women from a variety of professional backgrounds. Contributors include Latin Heat president Bel Hernandez Castillo and the author of Real Women Have Curves, Josefina López. Writers Nancy De Los Santos Reza, Margo De León, Laura De Anda, Susan Orosco, Joanna Ilizaliturri Díaz and Rita Mosqueda Marmolejo also share inspirational personal experiences. The pieces were performed in 2009 as monologues, and the sold-out, ten-run show received a rave review in the Los Angeles Times and an Imagen Award, which recognizes positive portrayals of Latinos in the media. Designed to help women believe in the power of self-love and inner strength, this book will appeal to those who seek a path to fulfillment. Book jacket.