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Burro Genio (Spanish Edition)

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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!

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!!!

Once you start reading won't put down. All books by Vicotor V. are great. Start with rain of Gold and continue from their

The book arrived before expected time in great great condition. the book is a great read and very interesting. As the first Spanish book I've ever read it
Perfect because it's not to hard but not to easy.

written review este libro es lo maximo tienes que leerlo es tan bueno que no puedo describirlo lo comense a leer y no pare asta el final gracias Vctor Villacenor por darle valor a nuestras raises latinas

The book is outstanding! It has had such an impact in my life as a future teacher. It teaches us what not to do and how to help students succeed by believing in them. Wonderful book! Totally recommend it!!

A must read book for teachers working with students that have any learning difficulties.
A must read book for anyone that loves history and stories of success.

I was under the impression that this book would focus on the author's triumphs over adversity (i.e. dyslexia, racism, etc.). Although the book did touch on the aforementioned themes to a certain degree, I felt that its central focus was steeped in some of the most prosaic, banal details of Villasenor's childhood. The author's writing has a way of making the most tragic experiences of Villasenor's life seem incidental. The majority of children have stories about growing up but I am not sure that they are all noteworthy enough to be chronicled in a memoir. Likewise, I think that Villasenora could have broadened his work's appeal if he would have omitted several lackluster childhood experiences. I started the book with an open mind and with each page I hoped that it would get better. Regrettably, the book did not meet my expectations.

I ordered this book thinking that it was written in English as are many of Villasenor's books. I received this book and realized that it was totally in Spanish. There was no indication from your review that it was in Spanish, therefore it was a total surprise. When I returned the book, I asked, in writing, for the English version, but did not receive anything more than a refund.