Review by Teddyquam -- Zonas de quema by Jorge P. Newbery

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Review by Teddyquam -- Zonas de quema by Jorge P. Newbery

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Zonas de quema" by Jorge P. Newbery.]
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¿Cuántos niños de siete años se despertarían por la mañana para repartir periódicos? Zonas de quema de Jorge P. Newbery es la autobiografía de un hombre trabajador. Newbery comenzó su primer negocio a los once años y terminó la escuela secundaria temprano para enfocarse en los desafíos del mundo real, al final estableciéndose en la industria de los Bienes Raíces. En este libro, nos cuenta cómo superó las dificultades de su viaje. Creía que las luchas de la vida separan a los ganadores de los perdedores, por lo que está decidido a hacer todo lo posible para superar ‘las zonas quemadas’ de su vida. A pesar de la duda de los demás y constantemente encuentra nuevos desafíos para sí mismo.

A través del trabajo duro, Newbery gana millones de dólares. Desafortunadamente, él está quemado a causa de su optimismo y afán excesivo por el éxito. Entonces tiene que reconstruirse en su mayor zona de quemaduras, obstaculizado por el orgullo de admitir su pérdida, y finalmente, aprende una valiosa lección de vida que comparte con el lector en un cuento inspirador.

Newbery tuvo mucha libertad de niño que la mayoría de nosotros no hubiéramos tenido. Muchos padres limitan a sus hijos por temor a que se les haga daño, pero los padres de Jorge apoyaron mucho su ambición. Mi característica favorita de este libro es la continuación del tema proporcionado por las 'zonas de quemado' del autor. El lector sigue animando al protagonista a lo largo del libro mientras Newbery demuestra su moralidad y su deseo de ayudar a la gente a vivir una mejor vida.

Aunque algo inevitable, no me gustó la jerga inmobiliaria en algunas partes del libro. Además, en mi opinión, el clímax del libro fue un poco decepcionante. El libro no era aburrido pero no había una sensación abrumadora de emoción, simplemente intriga en el resultado de la historia del autor. Tal vez eso es una consecuencia del hecho de que el libro no es ficción, pero tal vez un lenguaje más descriptivo habría resuelto ese problema.

Sin embargo, le doy a este libro una calificación de 4 de 4 estrellas (4 out of 4 stars). El final fue hermoso y me hizo reflexionar sobre mi propia vida y las decisiones que he tomado. Zonas de quema está bien editado y no detecté ningún error gramatical, ortografía incorrecta o errores tipográficas. El autor respeta la responsabilidad de sus errores y se da cuenta de que fue su propia "bala mágica", o en otras palabras, la propia solución a sus problemas. Sólo él podría haberlo sacado de esa zona de quemaduras.

Este libro le anima a soportar el período de incubación de sus sueños y aspiraciones, y sin embargo proceder con cautela y aprender de sus errores. Recomiendo este libro a cualquiera que esté interesado en los negocios, o a cualquiera que simplemente busque motivación. Incluso, Zonas de quema no contiene ninguna blasfemia o escenas sexuales por lo que es apropiado para todas las edades.

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The plot of this book sounds really interesting. I wanted to review it but, unfortunately, I cannot read nor write Spanish. Great review!
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I am so glad to have come across your review! I have been looking at it for a while and wanted to learn what it is about but Spanish is my passive language and I would not have been able to write the review.
I understand, from your review, that zonas de quema is not an actual place (or places) but, rather, a metaphor for one's character qualitities that may lead to failure? If I understood it correctly, I love the metaphor!

Beautiful and insightful review! Thank you!
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It feels a little silly to leave a comment here because I don't speak Spanish and so I can't understand your review. However, I do appreciate the work you've put into it.
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Elvis Best wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 15:13 The plot of this book sounds really interesting. I wanted to review it but, unfortunately, I cannot read nor write Spanish. Great review!
Indeed it is. Fortunately for you, there is an english version of the book called Burn Zones. It's basically the same story, so the language barrier is no problemo!
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LinaJan wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 15:42 I am so glad to have come across your review! I have been looking at it for a while and wanted to learn what it is about but Spanish is my passive language and I would not have been able to write the review.
I understand, from your review, that zonas de quema is not an actual place (or places) but, rather, a metaphor for one's character qualitities that may lead to failure? If I understood it correctly, I love the metaphor!

Beautiful and insightful review! Thank you!
¡Si es eso! Zonas de quemadas es una metáfora. He leído el libre en inglés también y es un libro muy interesante en ambos idiomas. Si quieres leer, puedes leer en inglés o en español :) Gracias por el comentario señora.
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Dominik_G wrote: 26 Jul 2020, 02:30 It feels a little silly to leave a comment here because I don't speak Spanish and so I can't understand your review. However, I do appreciate the work you've put into it.
Hah that's fine and thank you very much. I actually did review it in English as well in my very first review. This version was good practice for my Spanish. :D
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Teddyquam wrote: 26 Jul 2020, 20:43
LinaJan wrote: 25 Jul 2020, 15:42 I am so glad to have come across your review! I have been looking at it for a while and wanted to learn what it is about but Spanish is my passive language and I would not have been able to write the review.
I understand, from your review, that zonas de quema is not an actual place (or places) but, rather, a metaphor for one's character qualitities that may lead to failure? If I understood it correctly, I love the metaphor!

Beautiful and insightful review! Thank you!
¡Si es eso! Zonas de quemadas es una metáfora. He leído el libre en inglés también y es un libro muy interesante en ambos idiomas. Si quieres leer, puedes leer en inglés o en español :) Gracias por el comentario señora.
Jaja :) Gracias pro la confirmacion! Me gusta la metafora! Me preferi leer la en espanol por practicar la idioma :) Me voy a intentar a busqarla sin tener a escribir sobre ella despues :lol:
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It goes without saying that Newbery is both industrious and a determined man. Thank you for this engaging and insightful review. Good job!
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I read the english version of the book and I loved it. His determination really stood out for me. Too bad I have very limited knowledge of Spanish. Thank you!
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Vic Chimezie wrote: 27 Jul 2020, 06:44 It goes without saying that Newbery is both industrious and a determined man. Thank you for this engaging and insightful review. Good job!
Yes he seems so. I've applied some of his determination and proactiveness to my own life. It really was an inspiring story. Thanks for your reply
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derialist wrote: 27 Jul 2020, 09:39 I read the english version of the book and I loved it. His determination really stood out for me. Too bad I have very limited knowledge of Spanish. Thank you!
Same here. I definitely wasn't so effective at earning income as a child. Its admirable! Thanks for commenting
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¡Cuánta influencia tuvieron los padres de Jorge en sus años formativos! Al no sofocar sus ambiciones, pusieron el fundamento para una vida de logros increíbles. Disfruté sus comentarios sobre este libro. Felicitaciones por un gran trabajo.
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kdstrack wrote: 28 Jul 2020, 19:05 ¡Cuánta influencia tuvieron los padres de Jorge en sus años formativos! Al no sofocar sus ambiciones, pusieron el fundamento para una vida de logros increíbles. Disfruté sus comentarios sobre este libro. Felicitaciones por un gran trabajo.
¡Sí de verdad! Tiene gran padres. Gracias por el comentario :)
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I translated your review into English, so I could enjoy your review. Hope to read the English version of this book soon. Thanks for the great review!
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