Cry for Me, Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star
by Tamara Yajia
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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY VULTURE AND NPR
"Fascinating." --Taika Waititi
Now in paperback, a hilarious, moving memoir by Argentine American comedian Tamara Yajia, "one of the funniest people I know" (Cecily Strong).
Tamara Yajia entered the world on a wave of absurdity, born into a family no one would call normal, from her grandfather, the salami-obsessed poppers salesman, to her mother, the OnlyFans model. Not only will her family try anything once, like moving to the United States and opening a food stand named Sexy Chicken; they'll try anything multiple times, like moving back to Argentina, then back to the United States.
The road doesn't get easier for a twelve-year-old Argentinian Jew trying to make it big in Orange County. But through grit, hustle, and a series of harebrained schemes like joining a girl band, and performing her own one-woman show, Cumming of Age, Tam has made it through, and she's ready to spill some shit--figuratively and literally.
Tamara Yajia's debut memoir is the messy, blazing story of a young Argentine trying to survive while holding on to her confidence, ambition, and sense of humor.
"Tamara Yajia's book is everything you could want from a memoir--the juiciest details, unforgettable characters, all sensually dancing on that delicate tightrope of hilarious and vulnerable. I wholeheartedly give it five out of five child stars." --Aparna Nancherla
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781639733910
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Tamara Yajia
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Published Date
- July 1, 2025
- Language
- English
- Physical Info
- 0.8 lb

Entertaining as hell and so vulnerable and truthful. I loved this book. No doubt you've seen reviews that mention "laugh out loud" funny but I can't even count how many times I literally did that while reading. The situations are unbelievable, or would be if they weren't real. But Tamara's voice is consistently so down to earth, the telling unfolds so freely and naturally, I just ate it up, always hungry to find out what would happen next. It's a lovely and hopeful tale and so very satisfying.
The author presents her inner life as a migrant child. Although her quest for performance fame and weirdly sexual early exposure are unique, the view of her families foibles is direct and frequently humorous.
Entertaining as hell and so vulnerable and truthful. I loved this book. No doubt you've seen reviews that mention "laugh out loud" funny but I can't even count how many times I literally did that while reading. The situations are unbelievable, or would be if they weren't real. But Tamara's voice is consistently so down to earth, the telling unfolds so freely and naturally, I just ate it up, always hungry to find out what would happen next. It's a lovely and hopeful tale and so very satisfying.
The author presents her inner life as a migrant child. Although her quest for performance fame and weirdly sexual early exposure are unique, the view of her families foibles is direct and frequently humorous.
Raunchy, funny, smart. I rarely review anything, but I really liked this book.
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