Iris V. Fernandez's Perseverance Paves the Way
for a Latin Mother's Dream
Book Launches February 20, 2024! My Birthday ????
Iris Fernandez grew up in the South Bronx
projects, the daughter of Puerto Rican parents.
She navigated the challenges of the 1980s as a single
mother, and balanced her roles, providing for her
children while pursuing an education in nursing.
More information on Perseverance can be found
here: https://irislablanca.com The book not only
unveils the personal triumphs of Iris, but also aims to
empower readers facing their own crossroads,
offering a guiding light through the pages of an
inspiring life story.
From young adults seeking inspiration, single
parents finding solace, education pursuers
inspired by Iris' journey, readers interested in self-
development guided by metaphorical bridges, and
those facing life transitions seeking comfort and
inspiration.
The book sets its main focus on Growing up in the projects of the South Bronx, Iris, a Latina teen
mom, and high school dropout, navigates the complexities of life, juggling the pursuit of her
nursing degree with the responsibilities of raising two children in the 1970s.
Readers will likely find a particular interest in the
author Iris' struggles within the welfare system, the
triumphs of achieving her dream of becoming a
nurse, the courageous journey of overcoming
domestic violence, and the continuous journey of
self-discovery.
Iris Fernandez has a background in
Nursing for 35yrs, and in co- authoring,
freelance voice overs, and book editing.
Iris finds joy in the culinary arts, often 'veganizing' her
favorite traditional dishes ????
" Iris wrote this book to inspire the
generations to come faced with
same hard realities.
Iris hopes women around the world
and victims of domestic violence
can read her story and know there
is a way out.
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Irislablanca.com