Victor Villasenor
Victor Villaseñor, bestselling author of Rain of Gold , grew up in the Barrio of Carlsbad, California with his family and beloved Yaqui Indian mamagrande. He didn't speak English when he started school and flunked the third grade twice. He was in his forties when he learned he is dyslexic off the charts auditorily and visually and that's why he didn't learn to read until he was in his twenties. Victor currently resides on his family's historic rancho in Oceanside, California.
Victor Villaseñor, bestselling author of Rain of Gold , grew up in the Barrio of Carlsbad, California with his family and beloved Yaqui Indian mamagrande. He didn't speak English when he started school and flunked the third grade twice. He was in his forties when he learned he is dyslexic off the charts auditorily and visually and that's why he didn't learn to read until he was in his twenties. Victor currently resides on his family's historic rancho in Oceanside, California. See less
Victor Villasenor's Featured Books
Victor Villasenor book reviews
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Burro Genius: A Memoir
A Book Club Read
by Valley, Aug 7, 2008
Our Book Club just read Burro Genius. This is an exuberant and simply written book. As a group based in California it was interesting to read about the Mexican American experience. This is a true ... Read More
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Wild Steps of Heaven
A view of our neighbors
by kcat, Sep 6, 2007
Thank you very much to the author for sharing the story of his family. This book is part of the saga of his grandparents and parents that tells us volumns about the lives of people who are our ... Read More
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Thirteen Senses: A Memoir
Loved it
by SRV1, Jul 27, 2007
To look further into this family's life was wonderful. As all these obstacles came their way, they made it through it all with love and God on their side.
It was sad knowing their story has ended. Read More
