{"product_id":"pura-vida-wisdom-roy-shiba-9798278660095","title":"Pura Vida Wisdom: Proverbs, Sayings, and Folk Truths from Costa Rica: Unlocking the Heart, Humor, and Harmony of Tico Culture","description":"What is the true meaning of \u003ci\u003ePura Vida\u003c\/i\u003e? It's more than a slogan on a coffee mug-it's a philosophy for life, woven into the very fabric of Costa Rican culture through generations of wisdom, wit, and warmth.\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePura Vida Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll journey beyond the beaches and rainforests to discover the soul of Costa Rica. This carefully curated collection brings you over 100 authentic proverbs, sayings, and quotes, each lovingly translated and explained. You'll learn how \u003ci\u003eTicos\u003c\/i\u003e navigate life's challenges with resilience, find humor in difficulty, prioritize family and community, and live in harmony with nature.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFind humor in hardship: \u003c\/b\u003e Understand sayings like \"A bad mosquito will die, even if it's in a golden bottle.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmbrace simplicity: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the art of \"\u003ci\u003eHay que saber hacer fila\u003c\/i\u003e\" (You have to know how to stand in line)-the virtue of patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnect with nature: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover why \"A monkey dressed in silk is still a monkey,\" a reminder of authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNavigate life \u0026amp; relationships: \u003c\/b\u003e Decode advice on love, money, friendship, and more through timeless cultural metaphors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePerfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection, language learners, the spiritually curious, or anyone who wants to infuse their life with a little more peace, perspective, and \u003ci\u003ePura Vida\u003c\/i\u003e. This book is your key to understanding the cheerful and profound heart of Costa Rica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Shiba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278660095\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\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"Roy Shiba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443185135871,"sku":"9798278660095","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a497b45f-5abe-40b6-bcbf-b27725004e11.jpg?v=1777202417","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pura-vida-wisdom-roy-shiba-9798278660095","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}