What others say...
Publisher’s Weekly 2/2/09
“Move over, Ugly Betty; Fat B’s in town and she’s just as bewitching, bodacious
and beautiful as the unconventional Latina TV star. In Ferreras’s dazzling debut,
Cuban-American Beauty Maria Zavala—“B” to her friends—bounces off thepage
like a firecracker…”
Soledad O’Brien
“From chapter zero (yes that’s how it starts) B as in Beauty is a winner. Hilarious,
bizarre and poignant all in one wonderful read. I absolutely loved it. B as in Beauty
is B as in Brilliant!”
Daisy Fuentes
“Perfectly witty, funny and truly engaging. Pure escapism, yet strangely real… I
couldn’t get enough of B”
Denise Quiñones, Miss Universe 2001
“A funny and moving search for one’s self esteem. It makes you realize that beauty
lies not in the eyes of the beholder but in the eyes of your own mind & heart. ”
Bog: Book Reviews by Bobbie
“B as in Beauty is an unforgettable, touching story of one woman’s journey to find
herself(…)B as in Beauty dares to be different and succeeds magnificently!”
Blog: Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
“I just finished reading an uplifting book about believing in and celebrating one’s
own physical splendor (…) I highly recommend it as interesting and fun reading.”
Publisher’s Weekly 2/2/09
“Move over, Ugly Betty; Fat B’s in town and she’s just as bewitching, bodacious
and beautiful as the unconventional Latina TV star. In Ferreras’s dazzling debut,
Cuban-American Beauty Maria Zavala—“B” to her friends—bounces off thepage
like a firecracker…”
Soledad O’Brien
“From chapter zero (yes that’s how it starts) B as in Beauty is a winner. Hilarious,
bizarre and poignant all in one wonderful read. I absolutely loved it. B as in Beauty
is B as in Brilliant!”
Daisy Fuentes
“Perfectly witty, funny and truly engaging. Pure escapism, yet strangely real… I
couldn’t get enough of B”
Denise Quiñones, Miss Universe 2001
“A funny and moving search for one’s self esteem. It makes you realize that beauty
lies not in the eyes of the beholder but in the eyes of your own mind & heart. ”
Bog: Book Reviews by Bobbie
“B as in Beauty is an unforgettable, touching story of one woman’s journey to find
herself(…)B as in Beauty dares to be different and succeeds magnificently!”
Blog: Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
“I just finished reading an uplifting book about believing in and celebrating one’s
own physical splendor (…) I highly recommend it as interesting and fun reading.”
www.ambiente.us MAY | MAYO 2009
Book Review | B as in Beauty
By Alberto Ferreras
Everyone in the world, it seems, is either prettier
or thinner (or both) than Beauty Maria Zavala.
And the only thing "B" resents more than her name
is the way others judge her for the extra 40 pounds
she can't lose. At least she has her career. Or did,
until she overhears her boss criticizing her weight
and devising a scheme to keep her from being
promoted. Enter B's new tax accountant, a
modern-day matchmaker determined to boost B's
flagging self-esteem by introducing her to rich,
successful men who will accept her for who she is.
As B's confidence blossoms, so do her fantasies of revenge. But will B find true
happiness or true disaster when she unwittingly falls for the one guy she
shouldn't?
Book Review | B as in Beauty
By Alberto Ferreras
Everyone in the world, it seems, is either prettier
or thinner (or both) than Beauty Maria Zavala.
And the only thing "B" resents more than her name
is the way others judge her for the extra 40 pounds
she can't lose. At least she has her career. Or did,
until she overhears her boss criticizing her weight
and devising a scheme to keep her from being
promoted. Enter B's new tax accountant, a
modern-day matchmaker determined to boost B's
flagging self-esteem by introducing her to rich,
successful men who will accept her for who she is.
As B's confidence blossoms, so do her fantasies of revenge. But will B find true
happiness or true disaster when she unwittingly falls for the one guy she
shouldn't?
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B as in Beauty gives us a refreshing spin on the Ugly Betty
scenario we have now seen in multiple languages. This full
-figured Cuban girl is sensitive, inspiring and deep in her
perspectives on others and her person.
Alberto Ferrera's first novel is engaging, funny, poignant, and
hard to put down, except to confidently embrace ones
beauty - and to have that other pastelito with grace &
humor! - Herb Sosa, Ambiente Magazine
Alberto Ferreras is a New York City based
writer, filmmaker and performance artist. He
has directed and produced the critically
acclaimed "Habla" series for HBO, and his
independent film work has been presented
all over the world, including the prestigious
Berlin Film Festival. As a performance artist
he is known for playing "Doctor Truth", a
character who makes himself available in
public spaces to answer any question with
complete honesty.
"B as in Beauty" is his first novel.
For more information please visit www.albertoferreras.com
Copyright 2009|Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
scenario we have now seen in multiple languages. This full
-figured Cuban girl is sensitive, inspiring and deep in her
perspectives on others and her person.
Alberto Ferrera's first novel is engaging, funny, poignant, and
hard to put down, except to confidently embrace ones
beauty - and to have that other pastelito with grace &
humor! - Herb Sosa, Ambiente Magazine
Alberto Ferreras is a New York City based
writer, filmmaker and performance artist. He
has directed and produced the critically
acclaimed "Habla" series for HBO, and his
independent film work has been presented
all over the world, including the prestigious
Berlin Film Festival. As a performance artist
he is known for playing "Doctor Truth", a
character who makes himself available in
public spaces to answer any question with
complete honesty.
"B as in Beauty" is his first novel.
For more information please visit www.albertoferreras.com
Copyright 2009|Ambiente. Do not reproduce without prior authorization.
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