{"product_id":"dominican-wisdom-roy-shiba-9798241516381","title":"Dominican Wisdom: Proverbs from the Heart of the Quisqueya: 150+ Timeless Dominican Sayings, Translated and Explained A Cultural Journey Through Domin","description":"Unlock the vibrant culture, wit, and profound wisdom of the Dominican people with this definitive collection of 150 authentic proverbs.\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eDominican Wisdom: Proverbs from the Heart of the Quisqueya\u003c\/b\u003e\" is more than a phrasebook; it's a cultural passport. This book delves into the heart of Dominican identity, where humor meets hard truth, and simple sayings reveal deep philosophical insights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e150+Curated Dominican Proverbs: \u003c\/b\u003e Carefully selected, non-duplicate sayings used in daily Dominican life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect English Translations: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand the literal meaning of each Spanish phrase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear Explanations \u0026amp; Cultural Context: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn \u003ci\u003ewhen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e Dominicans use these proverbs, uncovering layers of meaning about family, love, work, society, and resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapters Organized by Theme: \u003c\/b\u003e Easily navigate proverbs about life, character, relationships, caution, and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Glimpse into Dominican Soul: \u003c\/b\u003e See how history, agriculture, family, and music have shaped this unique oral tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePerfect for language learners, travelers, children of the diaspora, or anyone fascinated by how culture is encoded in language. Whether you're seeking inspiration, a deeper connection to your heritage, or simply the perfect \"refrán\" to win an argument, this book is your essential guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Shiba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798241516381\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Roy Shiba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450534965503,"sku":"9798241516381","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0ec492b2-4013-442f-bcac-95101e70902c.jpg?v=1777268205","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dominican-wisdom-roy-shiba-9798241516381","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}