Nuyorican: Growing up in Brooklyn is a memoir that tells the intriguing story of Puerto Rican-American, Nilda I. Cortes and her experiences as a Spanish speaking student in the American public school system and the challenges of overcoming racism while growing up in Brooklyn. Nuyorican chronicles Nilda's chaotic love life, overcoming abuse, financial turmoil, and other devastating losses she experienced as a single parent. Nilda rises to a successful career through determination and wit, becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur and educator.