CRY FOR ME, ARGENTINA My Life As a Failed Child Star

Comedian Tamara Yajia narrates her debut memoir with dynamic energy. Her stories of her childhood in Argentina feature her hilarious yet often inappropriate Jewish family. After they move to the U.S., her grandfather's declining health brings them back to Argentina. Inspired by Madonna, Yajia almost becomes a child star, but an economic crisis forces another move to America, causing instability in her life. With emotional depth, she tackles difficult topics, such as her experience of being sexualized as a child, social awkwardness, immigration, grief, and loss. Her narration reflects the deep love she feels for her family, no matter how chaotic they may be; listeners will be moved. Yajia invites us to laugh with her through her shrewd observations of the absurdity and dysfunction of her childhood. A.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2025]