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Zusatztext " The short sections and fast pace makes this an effortless read ... Readers will enjoy Ortega’s down-to-earth advice and optimism ." — School Library Journal “ Earnest and vulnerable .” — Kirkus Reviews Informationen zum Autor JENNA ORTEGA is the award-winning actress currently starring in the hit Netflix series WEDNESDAY. Jenna's rise to stardom began in 2014 when she was cast as Young Jane in the Golden Globe-nominated series Jane the Virgin. She also played the lead in Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle, starred in season two of Netflix's You, and voices one of the main characters on Disney Junior's animated series Elena of Avalor. Her upcoming films include Jennifer Garner's Yes Day, Netflix's The Babysitter: Killer Queen, and Songbird. Jenna is the new face of Neutrogena, and she also partners with charitable organizations such as the National Bullying Prevention Center, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and the Geena Davis Institute. Klappentext This uplifting and beautifully illustrated gift book from award-winning actress Jenna Ortega will inspire you to lean into faith and love and family during life's most difficult, and most joyous, moments. I want you, my readers, to know that you are not alone. We are in this together. This collection from actress Jenna Ortega is filled with Jenna's own original quotes and affirmations, alongside intimate, personal stories about growing up Latina in Hollywood, working through depression, falling in-and out of-love, losing close family members, and so much more. Jenna has had to balance her acting career, her private life, and public expectations from a young age, and she's learned that the only way to get through it all is to wake up every morning and affirm her commitment to herself, her faith, her mental health, and her family. In this honest and moving debut, she shares openly and intimately what it means to live this life of self-appreciation. Jenna's vulnerability will remind readers that there's power within us all and we are not alone in our struggles. Leseprobe Everything I do is driven by love. The way I interact with the world comes from a place of love and light. I’ve learned not to criticize, get caught up in negative energy, or speak badly about others. On subjects I’m passionate about and involved in, I speak out in a positive way to bring people together to discuss important issues without hatred. And when I feel less informed about a topic, I make sure to educate myself. When I’m working, I try to bring love and positivity to the set with me every day. I love my craft, and I’m so grateful that I get to follow my passion. I let that love pour out in small ways and big ways: doing nice, thoughtful things for the people I’m working with goes a long way. Early mornings, late nights, and long days are often challenging, but they never get the best of me. I always remember how grateful I am just to be working. It’s all a privilege. Prioritize kindness. A costar once pointed out to me that every time I interact with someone new on set, I pay them a compliment. At first, I worried it meant I was being a suck-up. But I realized that when I was in a very dark place in my life and someone would compliment me, even if it was about something small like my shoes, it would lift me up. I internalized that lesson, and I look for something to appreciate in another person when we first connect. You never know if someone is having a bad day, and maybe a small compliment will help bring them a smile. It can feel good just to be noticed. I only want to do kind things because anything else is a waste of time and a waste of energy. Being mean doesn’t improve your state of mind. Why not look for something positive? Set the same standards for yourself that you w...
