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Burro Genio (Spanish Edition) [Paperback]

Victor Villasenor (Author)
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August 15, 2006

De pie frente al público, Victor Villaseñor miró al grupo de maestros sentados frente a él, y su mente se llenó de recuerdos de infancia llenos de humillación y abuso por parte de sus profesores. Se sintió enfurecer. Con el corazón en la mano, comenzó a hablar de esos abusos. Y cuando terminó, para su gran sorpresa, encontró a todos los profesores de pie aplau-diéndolo enfáticamente. Muchas de las personas en el público no lograban contener sus lágrimas.

Así comienzan las conmovedoras y apasionadas memorias de Victor Villaseñor. A pesar de ser muy talentoso e imaginativo desde muy niño, tuvo que vivir con una dificultad de aprendizaje (no fue sino hasta los 44 años de edad que fue diagnosticado con un caso grave de dislexia), y la frustración de ser latino en una escuela americana en la que sólo se hablaba inglés. A pesar de los profesores que lo maltrataban porque no podía hablar inglés, Villaseñor se aferró a su sueño de un día convertirse en escritor. Hoy en día, es considerado uno de los autores más importantes de nuestra era.


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About the Author

Victor VillaseÑor vive en California en el rancho donde fue criado. Es autor de numerosos obras editoriales y aclamadas obras, entre ellas Lluvia de oro, Jurado: La Gente vs. Juan Corona, y ¡Macho!.

Victor Villaseñor's bestselling, critically acclaimed works, as well as his inspiring lectures, have brought him the honor of many awards. Most recently he was selected as the founding chair of the John Steinbeck Foundation. He lives in Oceanside, California.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Rayo (August 15, 2006)
  • Language: Spanish
  • ISBN-10: 0060566833
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060566838
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Excelente!, April 12, 2007
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Excellency is the only word that describes this amazing tale! It is not Victor's fantasy but Victor's life in light of his dreams and struggles to be who he is. The Villaseñor's story is still the story of many inmmigrants, from many countries and many races. It is a redemptive experience that helps us to to keep on with life, no matter how hard it might be or turn. In a world where everything is "made" and taken for granted, Victor's creativity and desire to suceed over its limitations, emerges as a clear example for those who want to give up. It is simply remarkable! It is possible!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!!, March 7, 2007
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Victor Villasenor's life. I can't say that I completely relate to the many things that he had to endure, but I've noticed that people from my parents generation still express themselves in such a way that you clearly see the repression that they went through during those times. "English Only, Espanol No" is not as prevalent as it used to be given that people "Latinos - including Mexican" have learned to appreciate themselves and culture/background, without fearing reprimand. It's just progress in my opinion. I completely agree with Victor Villasenor that a person that's limited to a single language is short-changing themselves. Knowing more than one language not only opens communication with others, but also our understanding and views in life. It makes us see and feel through other senses that we didn't know existed. I just finished the book and have recommended to at least 5 other people that ask me about it on my train ride to work. I loved it!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, March 17, 2009
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Once you start reading won't put down. All books by Vicotor V. are great. Start with rain of Gold and continue from their
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