Writer, Filmmaker, Performance Artist Alberto Ferraras at Books & Books Coral Gables

Meet Alberto Ferraras
Reading and signing
B as in Beauty (Grand Central Publishing, $13.99)

Friday, August 28, 2009 8pm
Books & Books, Coral Gables

Everyone in the world, it seems, is either prettier or thinner (or both) than Beauty Marie Zavala. And the only thing "B" resents more than her name is the way others judge her for the extra 40 pounds she can't lose. At least she has her career. Or did, until she overhears her boss criticizing her weight and devising a scheme to keep her from being promoted. Enter B's new tax accountant, a modern-day matchmaker determined to boost B's flagging self-esteem by introducing her to rich, successful men who will accept her for who she is. As B's confidence blossoms, so do her fantasies of revenge. But will B find true happiness or true disaster when she unwittingly falls for the one guy she shouldn't?

About the Author

Alberto Ferreras is a New York City based writer, filmmaker and performance artist. He has directed and produced the critically acclaimed "Habla" series for HBO, and his independent film work has been presented all over the world, including the prestigious Berlin Film Festival. As a performance artist he is known for playing "Doctor Truth", a character who makes himself available in public spaces to answer any question with complete honesty.

"B as in Beauty" is his first novel.

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