Burro Genio | 
 enlarge | Author: Victor Villasenor
Publisher: Rayo
Category: Book
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 169352
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0060566833
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780060566838
ASIN: 0060566833
Publication Date: August 1, 2006
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De pie frente al publico, Victor Villasenor miro al grupo de maestros sentados frente a el, y su mente se lleno de recuerdos de infancia llenos de humillacion y abuso por parte de sus profesores. Se sintio enfurecer. Con el corazon en la mano, comenzo a hablar de esos abusos. Y cuando termino, para su gran sorpresa, encontro a todos los profesores de pie aplau-diendolo enfaticamente. Muchas de las personas en el publico no lograban contener sus lagrimas. Asi comienzan las conmovedoras y apasionadas memorias de Victor Villasenor. A pesar de ser muy talentoso e imaginativo desde muy nino, tuvo que vivir con una dificultad de aprendizaje (no fue sino hasta los 44 anos de edad que fue diagnosticado con un caso grave de dislexia), y la frustracion de ser latino en una escuela americana en la que solo se hablaba ingles. A pesar de los profesores que lo maltrataban porque no podia hablar ingles, Villasenor se aferro a su sueno de un dia convertirse en escritor. Hoy en dia, es considerado uno de los autores mas importantes de nuestra era.
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 Burro Genius: A Memoir January 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book a year ago, I enjoyed it tremendously, great story,many parts of the book reminded me of the time I spent in the Catholic school system of my youth. I bought three copies to give out at Christmas time. All who received a copy, also enjoyed it.
This is a great read .People have told me that I resembled the kid on the running board of the car on the book cover.
 Disappointing... May 26, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 recommend this book to everyone... May 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've read "Rain of Gold"(which I also recommend) and found "Burro Genius" to be just as wonderful. I recommend this book to everyone. Especially anyone of Mexican/American descent. If you've never read a book of Victor's, now's the time!
Excelente! April 12, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 Villasenor'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!
Outstanding Book and great storytelling. April 12, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Victor's storytelling magic lies in his very natural ability to make you feel as if you are 'right there' as an observor or silent participant in the experiences and adventures he is describing. His stories are treasures because they take his Latino readers back to their own lives in this country AND they offer non-Latino readers a golden opportunity to experience life as seen through the eyes of an immigrant. This particular book, BURRO GENIUS, is just such a story. The key to understanding and feeling what Victor writes about is to try and 'check your cultural baggage at the door' and experience the stories with a clean canvas.
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