De macumba van gringo

by Hugo Pratt

Book, 1980

Library's rating

Publication

Brussel : Dargaud, 1980

Physical description

46 p.; 30 cm

ISBN

9032003054 / 9789032003050

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Description

The author takes you on a fascinating journey, bringing you the reader into the book as though the reader is right there experiencing everything she experienced. The author has a midlife change that resembles a 180% degree turn from a professional career lady, with No children, to a ranch setting with eighteen Behavioral Problem Boys and a rodeo program. All you emotional senses will come to life, from tears to joy, to laugher, to love. Enjoy the journey as the author's humbling experiences unfold. Who should read this very entertaining book? Young and old, and parents, seniors will enjoy the ride. The boys ranch was located in the foothills of Yosemite National Forest. This journey is based on the authors own personal experiences. Reviews: I am a senior, in my sixty's, what a delightful read. Why is this not a movie? Our generation is not into the scary bloody movies or the blow up everything movies. we want to feel the movie is entertaining and touches our hearts." This book is entertainment at its best, and yet no one takes their clothes off. Well almost." Betty S., Dallas, Texas. The author draws the reader into the book as though you are standing right there beside her. I cried, I laughed and fell in love. Experiencing what she must have experienced. An easy read, the book is engaging and intelligent with spiritual insight. Monroe's openness to her own misjudgents makes her vulnerbility humbling and attractive." Cathleen J., Editor, Amarillo, Texas Her split personality I thoroughly enjoyed as I am a career professional, but love my horses. I work in the city and live in the country. What an entertaining yet educational book. Her ability to write in a country humorous way is very addictive." Ladonna L, Eduardo Hills, California "Before you know it you are sitting along side of the author cheering her on and wondering what adventure she is taking you on next. The journey is truly an awesome one." Bobbie G., Sacramento, California Great read for horseman of any kind, I am a retired rancher. I found I could not put it down. The author has defiantly lived what she is writing in the western sense." Bob H., Dallas, Texas What an eye opener This book has changed the way I see my teenage children. I now take your "No Cost" approach and it is working wonders. I find myself taking time to say I love you and hugging them more, explaining instead of just correcting. A greatful parent. Judy W., Stockton, California… (more)

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