Book Description
Success can be measured in various ways, but ultimately, success is defined by the person striving to achieve it. Charles Patrick Garcia knows this well. Throughout his career, from Chairman of the Cadet Honor Committee at the U.S. Air Force Academy to White House Fellow to CEO of the nation's fastest growing Hispanic-owned business-Garcia has learned how to succeed, and now he wants to show people from all walks of life, at any age, how to do the same in both business and life. ... Read more

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Inspiring!!
This is a great book that gives you hope and inspires you to succeed in life. I loved it and shared it with all of my family and friends.

I liked it
I'm a pretty big fan of motivational books, because they seem to be exactly what I need at any particular moment. I actually found out about A Message From Garcia through an email spam. It was touted as "different." I'm not sure how different since many books of this genre are usually speaking the same message, just with different examples and perspectives. But, it was easy to read and kept me turning the page. I really liked the "how to" aspect of the book. After all, it isn't any good reading about other people's success if you don't know how to make your own.

A big "different" -- The book was augmented with a website called Success Compass which helps you set goals and then e-mails you a reminder at whatever frequency you wish, even several times a day. I guess the key to success is not allowing yourself to forget what you want, and the Success Compass website doesn't let you forget. I liked it and I think you'll like it too.

Makes You Think
Gave me a new train of thought about money. Helps you to "see" how you actually view money, plus a lot of other insightful information. I liked it, it's that simple.

Insightful!
The recipe for success isn't so tough to figure out, writes financial entrepreneur Charles Patrick Garcia. Start with a heaping helping of passion, then mix in equal parts hard work, integrity, belief and positive attitude. The quality of the final dish resides in the details, of course, so the former military intelligence officer outlines the actions you must take to succeed and the mindset you need to adopt. Garcia's easily digested writing style, peppered with plenty of real-world examples from the military, politics and business, makes this motivational book a rewarding repast. We suggests Garcia's success manual to managers looking for a refresher course in staying focused, inspired and on task.

synchronicity, indeed!
here is a light read with a heavy dose of motivation!if you are down about having resigned yourself to a life of mediocrity, mr. garcia has crafted just the pep talk you need.replete with apt anecdotes and real-life success stories, the book inspires you to greatness and a life of deliberate action.

"yes, you can succeed" fortuitously appeared in my life just as i was reevaluating my future. i gave a copy of the book to afriend wrestling with similar issues.if you are ready to start turning your dreams into reality, you should get yourself a copy, as well. ... Read more

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Excelente !!!
Para aquellas personas que independientemente de sus circunstancias se encuentren buscando una razón para seguir persiguiendo sus sueños, este libro despertara nuevamente esas 'ganas' y los motivara a tomar la acción necesaria para alcanzar sus objetivos.

De fácil yamena lectura el autor hace una analogía basada ensu amplia experienciapersonal aplicada a cada uno de los principios necesarios para conseguir el éxito en cualquier campo ,dando así una clara muestra para los escépticos de que SI es posible alcanzar lo que te propongas en la vida si tienes determinación, objetivos claros, acción y perseverancia.

También proporciona eficaces herramientas en Internet que de seguro te serán de gran utilidad !

Sin duda un lectura que cambiara tu percepción de tufuturo en un país lleno de oportunidades.

ruben@parra. ... Read more

Book Description
FonoLibro Inc. lider en audiolibros en español, les trae el bestseller "Un Mensaje de García," uno de los títulos más vendidos, sexto según el Wall Street Jornal, y recomendado por el New York Times. Un audiolibro esencial para todos aquellos que buscan triunfar en el mundo de los negocios y lograr los objetivos mas deseados en sus vidas, sobretodo en Los Estados Unidos.

Charles Patrick Garcia, nombrado como uno de los cien hispanos más influyentes de los Estados Unidos, verdadero triunfador en el mundo de los negocios y considerado por la cadena Univision como un "Orgullo Hispano,"pone al alcance de todos las ideas más novedosas-aterrizadas en pasos concretos- para alcanzar el éxito empresarial, la satisfacción en la vida y la realización de los sueños personales.

¿Qué es lo mas importante para alcanzar el éxito? El autor responde: "Saber qué es, dónde se encuentra y cómo obtenerlo". Así, nos explica que todas estas respuestas se encuentran dentro de nosotros mismos. El éxito no es una oportunidad fortuita, ni un acto del destino, ni un cúmulo de sacrificios que producen ganancias materiales, como tampoco se trata de un título de reconocimiento público. Todo lo anterior son productos colaterales inherentes al éxito real y perdurable: lograr nuestros sueños ... Read more

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Great Audio for Hispanics
Review in Criticas Magazine

Identified by Hispanic Business magazine as one of the "100 most influential Hispanics in the United States," García is not only a decorated military officer and successful businessman, but also a best selling writer. Published simultaneously in English and Spanish in 2003, this guide to achieving success in life became an instant New York Times best seller. Unlike the majority of the translated self-help guides available, this one offers advice and examples that speak directly to Hispanics. García shares the secrets of success that made his company one of the nation's top 10 fastest growing Hispanic-owned businesses. His strategies are aimed at those who have found a true vocation or passion. García illustrates his message with inspiring examples, such as a Bolivian teacher who immigrated to the States and is now dedicated to helping troubled inner-city students succeed. Duarte's narration in neutral Spanish stands out for his excellent pacing and engaging tone, which will give listeners the impression that they are attending one of García's seminars. Strongly recommended for bookstores and public libraries interested in self-help material that speaks to a Hispanic audience. -By María Ospina, Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA ... Read more

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loved it!
Listening to this audio book was like listening to a storyteller spin a tale of complexity and self-discovery.The hero is not perfect but must go on a quest to find who he is. ... Read more

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With its historical thrust, chronological organization, and attention to "classic" works, American Short Stories offers a discriminating collection of both canonical and recent stories in a brief anthology made all the more flexible by its streamlined apparatus.Enriched Selection of Stories and Authors: more contemporary authors and an increased representation of ethnically diverse writers, with two stories per major author. The introductions of the five time periods clarify the two-hundred year history of the American short story, its developing forms, and enduring themes. Head notes introduce each writer.New author quotes, commentary, and biographical information help readers place the authors in relation to his/her time period, in relation to other writers, and to American literature in general.For anyone interested in fiction or American literature. ... Read more

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Worth your time
This is a book worth reading. Although it was assigned by a class ofmine, I really enjoyed the collection of short stories. ... Read more

Product Description
Walid was a model prince, handsome, intelligent, and skilled in the arts of warfare and poetry. But the kingdom boasted one greater poet than he, and out of jealousy Walid cursed the man to create an impossible work of art: a carpet showing the history of the entire human race. The poet died weaving it. Men went mad seeing it. And when it is stolen, Walid discovers his life's quest: to recover the carpet and earn forgiveness for his mistakes. His journey across the brilliant deserts of the Middle East leads him from a tribe of fierce bandits to the riches of Damascus to the love of a beautiful woman and finally to his own surprising destiny. ... Read more

Book Description
Material expressions of spiritual belief are integral components of the Los Angeles landscape. Cathedrals, temples, churches, and shrines dot the city, but they are not the only sites where notions of the divine, or at least the supernatural, are made visible. Reflecting the broad ethnic and cultural reconfiguration of Southern California in recent years, botanicas have emerged as one of the most frequent purveyors of sacramental items. This book explores these fascinating venues and their role in transmitting, transforming, and critiquing traditional faiths.

An ever-evolving combination of spiritual center, religious supply house, and alternate healthcare facility, the botanica is generally associated with folk Catholicism and other Latin American religious traditions. Vivid photographs and essays describe these sites of spirit-infused artistry, ceremonial activity, and community building. ... Read more

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Beautiful pictures, Good introduction.
I was really excited to see this book, as I am very intrested in learning more about Latino and Afro Latino religions and spiritual expressions, as well as the visual representations that come along with them (altars, dress, etc). The book itself has beautiful detailed pictures taken from the Los Angeles area botanicas and homes of practitioners of Curanderismo, Espiritismo, Santeria, and Palo.

The concept of the book is documenting religious expression of Latin Americans in L.A. Unfortunately becuase of the very academic approach, the first two chapters (which are really the reflections of the ethnographer who visits various botanicas) are very dry and detached. They are definately written from the perspective of "an outsider looking in" to an extreme extent. The information is presented in a way such that someone who is completely unfamiliar with Afro Latino/Latino religions and spirituality is assumed to be the reader.

Despite that, most of the other chapters (written by various authors) are very warm and include interviews with practioners, as well as personal knowledge and experiences of the authors themselves within various practices. Subjects included in the book are Puerto Rican Mesa Blanca (espiritismo), the Guatamalan saint San Simon, understanding what a botanicas are and why they exist, and a breakdown of the African origins and orishas of the Santeria and Palo traditions.

This book is by no means comprehensive of Latin American spiritual tradtions, however it is a good introduction to the religious expressions of the Dispora found in "the City of Angels". ... Read more