Cry for Me, Argentina

My Life as a Failed Child Star

By: Tamara Yajia

Narrated by: Tamara Yajia

Bloomsbury presents Cry for Me, Argentina written and read by Tamara Yajia

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY VULTURE AND NPR

“Tamara is one of the funniest people I know and her memoir is as hilarious as she is.” --Cecily Strong

“Tamara’s life story is fascinating.” --Taika Waititi

A hilarious, moving memoir by Argentine-American comedian Tamara Yajia about growing up between two worlds.

From the day she was born, Tamara Yajia entered the world on a wave of absurdity. She was the newest member of 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, all while Tamara manages to achieve some success as a preteen child actress after a jaw-dropping performance where she strips down to a garter belt in front of a crowd of rabbis.

The road doesn't get easier for a twelve-year-old Argentinian Jew trying to make it big in Orange County. The disappointment of giving up her childhood career as a performer makes for a rather tumultuous coming of age. But through grit, hustle, and a series of creative endeavours 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.

Featuring an unlikely combination of comedy and tragedy, generational struggle, and filthy sex jokes, 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.

©2025 Tamara Yajia (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

So good!

Just a great listen. So many memorable stories, raw and hysterically funny. I never wanted it to end, but when it finally did, you felt like you were part of their wonderfully dysfunctional family. ❤️

loved it

loved her reading her own story. loved the rawness and it made me feel there are other weirdos out there. thank you for sharing your story!

It was really really an amazing book

I enjoyed the story, there was really some funny parts that got me laughing out my ass😂 hahahah