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Very Motivating! Oct 14, 2011
By KrystalRojas
The "Color of My Paint" was an inspiring book. I would recommend this book for any student but primarily high school students. This book can pertain to students who believe in their goals and in achieving them. I enjoyed reading this book because I felt I got a better understanding of obstacles that one goes through to become successful in what they love to do. I read "Color of My Paint" in a short matter of time, I don't read much but this book was very interesting and motivating because of the authors experiences and difficult decisions that had to be made when it came to choosing a career. When reading, you look back into your own childhood memories, so it is a book you can relate to. Overall, I recommend this book because it's a book that has meaning and tells a story about a child growing up and making life changing decisions.
The Color of my Paint Aug 14, 2011
By Maria
This is a beautiful book! A book I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. I was amazed to find how the story of a small boy growing up in Puerto Rico, could teach me countless valuable life lessons. I enjoyed the author's writing skills who has the ability to take you back in time: suddenly you find yourself smelling delicious puerto rican dishes, meeting some wonderful people who made a difference in the author's life, family situations that make you and mold you, especially when a family enjoys spending time together...and even learning to love and care for animals. When I finished reading "The Color of my Paint" I was encouraged to invest more time in my family and enjoy even more the simple things in life. I recommend this book to anyone, from younger students to adults. Good job Mr. Vazquez, through your work, you are making a difference in many people's lives, like you did in mine! Can't wait to your next book!!
 My Story With May 10, 2011
By Deb
"@ThirtyCreative"
The Color of my Paint is a collection of short stories that are easy to read and written in a familiar tone. It feels more like conversations between friends than a non-fiction book. The author talks about some of his life experiences, friends, teachers and family.
There are a total of ten stories and he summaries his learning experiences as: (1) Learning from your mistakes; (2) Discovering the artist within; (3) Persistence and responsibility; (4) The value of family; (5) Honesty; (6) Family rituals; (7) Friendships; (8) Never give up; (9) The true meaning of competition; and, (10) The pursuit of my dreams.
If you want to learn more about growing up in Puerto Rico during the eighties, this is a must read. Vázquez experiences are and the descriptions bring you back in time. Since I am from the same generation as the author (a little younger...lol) I enjoyed the trip back into memory lane.
The majority of the stories are from his time in school and the influences in his life. Only the last story shows how his decisions during his senior year shaped his future. At the same time, that could be the story of any adolescent trying to figure out what to do after graduation and how to reach his or her dreams.
Appreciating Such An Inspiring Book May 05, 2011
By Melinda
Reading "The Color of My Paint" has been a special experience for me. It brings back so many memories of my own childhood, not only in Puerto Rico, but also here in the US. This memoir is humorous, full of curiousity and emotions, and very educational. Each story (chapter) has its learning lesson, from never giving up and pursuing your dreams to the importance of honesty and learning the value of a family and friends. This book has it all. My 9yr old stepson had a school assignment to write a book review to share with the class. I suggested he pick a story from this book. "The Creature Without a Tail" caught his attention as he went over the index. After finishing the story he wrote his review, which I will some day share with the author, Mario L. Vazquez. What impacted me the most was when he told me he learned a valuable lesson from the chapter. He remembered hurting innocent animals as he mentioned (or insects) such as butterflies, worms, and ants. He didn't realize they were an important part of nature. He said he would never harm any animal again, and told me he wanted to continue reading the other stories from this book. The author transported me into the story by describing specific sounds, emotions, colors, and scents...he brought his stories to life! This is a great read for children, but I would also recommend it to adults just as well as it is a great family book. Childhood years are extremely important in everyone's early growth development, and sometimes children feel misunderstood by parents. This book reminds me that I was once that child and will help me to treat my own child with love and patience throughout his lifelong learning journey...helping him explore the artistic and creative world as did the author of this wonderful memoir. I congratulate you Mario L. Vazquez, and thank you for such a great inspiring read.
The color of my paint review Apr 07, 2011
By Kobe
I am a big fan of memoirs, and especially if the author is an artist. The cover and title really peaked my interest in reading this memoir to begin with. The material in The Color of My Paint, is not only inspiring but also informative. This is a coming of age tale of an artist with a twist. The author shares his experiences about his journey and of his self exploration while growing up as an artist. Even though this book is geared towards a younger demographic, and I'm a 20 year old artist, it's still a brilliant read. Artist can always learn from each other, and this memoir is a testament to that.
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