Within the pages of this memoir, Para Mis Tacones Altos: Manual de Supervivencia, the powerful memoir by Venezuelan activist and survivor Ileana Rojas, is making waves across communities for its heart-wrenching honesty and unbreakable spirit. A moving blend of autobiography, spiritual guide, and survival manual, this book offers more than a personal testimony; it’s a voice for countless women who’ve walked away from violence, persecution, and loss, only to find power and purpose on the other side.
Born in Venezuela, Rojas survived domestic abuse, breast cancer, and political oppression before fleeing her home country. Her journey to Italy and later the United States was not simply about physical relocation, but emotional reinvention. Through poetic prose and intimate reflection, she shares the story of how she packed her life into a single suitcase, said goodbye to her family and homeland, and carried her faith and dignity into the unknown.
Wearing her signature metaphorical high heels, a symbol of beauty, elegance, and inner strength, Rojas walks readers through the pain of displacement, the soul-crushing weight of migration, and the liberating joy of reclaiming self-worth. The second half of the book transforms into a manual de Supervivencia, a survival guide offering healing strategies, affirmations, and insights for women facing trauma, identity loss, or spiritual exhaustion.
Targeted especially to Latina immigrants, women of faith, survivors of domestic violence, and human rights advocates, Para Mis Tacones Altos is an anthem of empowerment and spiritual transformation. It speaks directly to readers navigating exile, motherhood, systemic injustice, and recovery, offering not just a story, but a sanctuary.
With powerful themes of resilience, femininity, motherhood, faith, and resistance, this book is ideal for fans of Becoming by Michelle Obama, I Am Malala, or Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Whether you’re looking for strength, answers, or simply to feel seen — this is the book to read.
About the Author
Ileana Rojas is a resilient mother, breast cancer and domestic violence survivor, and accomplished professional in international relations and finance. A polyglot and cultural explorer, she has worked with diplomats and global organizations. Passionate about God, fine arts, fashion, and gourmet cooking, Ileana blends strength, elegance, and activism—always stepping forward in style, especially in her beloved high heels.