.she is the author of the incredible book, “Through the Dark,” her battlewith blindness…she is known for her best-seller, “It’s All in the Frijoles,”which earned her an IRWIN Literary award in the year 2000 from the BookPublicists of So. Calif.
Some critics are calling Yolanda’s new book “a nourishing and inspirationalmemoir”…it is getting raves and deservedly so…the book is about her self-discoveryas a result of sudden blindness 10 years ago due to an undiagnosed auto-immune disease.
The book is a truly a spiritual awakening and growth. Ask Yolanda how she feelsabout these reviews. Indeed her story was very challenging with a strong senseof resilience, correct, Yolanda?
Yolanda, what makes “Through the Dark” so distinct from other inspirational books?
Yolanda, tell us more about your career as a journalist, columnist, being a formerpolitical wife (what was that all about?), being a mother…and how did you cope in2009 losing sight in both eyes?
What are your words of encouragement to people whohave gone through what you have gone through?
How do you manage to keep current with everyonearound you?
Where can we buy your book?
Do you have a website?
Do you have a new book in the works? What keeps youbusy and out of trouble???
Tell us about working with Latino groups over the years…
It seems to me that your book should be made into a film…
I hope we can have you back soon with more good newsabout your book.if so, who would you like to see play lead roles?