Review of Burn Zones

Ohanele Chinonyerem · Post by **Ohanele Chinonyerem** » 03 Mar 2023, 06:26

[Following is a volunteer review of "Burn Zones" by Jorge P. Newbery.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Life has many trials, and we cannot predict or choose what tomorrow will bring. The decisions we make today can lead us to greatness or failure, but at the very least, we must learn that while we struggle with life, we will face both major and minor obstacles, but we must persevere until we reach our objective. Burn Zones: Playing Life's Bad Hands by Jorge P. Newbery is a book that tells a story about Jorge and his journey through life.

The story starts by telling us how the character Jorge began to deliver newspapers when he was seven years old. He had approached Mr Robert Snodgrass and told him he wanted to deliver newspapers. Surprised, the man asked Jorge if he could meet up with him daily, and Jorge answered that he could meet up. At eleven, Jorge had made his first achievement: he had purchased his ice cream truck for 200 dollars.

At 13, Jorge applied as a busboy, and the receptionist asked him to resume work the same day. While working, he saved thousands of dollars and was interested in becoming a performer; his only challenge at the time was being shy. His first work was the Youth Manifesto. Soon after, a person from Greenworld Distribution called to offer to spread the Youth Manifesto widely in the United States. When this happened, Jorge was just 16 years old.

I had a lot of reasons to like this book, like how Jorge's parents were always encouraging and never challenged their son's decision, for example, when he wanted to quit school. I found it amusing that Jorge's mother was an actress and that he had a passion for performing, demonstrating how closely related they were. I also liked that Jorge decided not to join his friends in drinking and drug abuse, which shows that he wasn't easily swayed by what other people did, and Burn Zones had a lot of moral lessons that would impact one's life.

I didn't have any reason to dislike this book, and I recommend it to anyone who is about to start the journey of life and needs any source of motivation to achieve their aims. While reading, I found a few mistakes, showing that Burn Zones: Playing Life's Bad Hands by Jorge P. Newbery is professionally edited. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it teaches me that success can start at any age if you work towards it.

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Emmanuel Cohen · Post by **Emmanuel Cohen** » 16 Mar 2023, 05:42

Life is filled with ups and downs, we have to keep pushes despite what it throws to your face. Jorge is source of inspiration, his resilience is something to admire.
There is a lot of positives to take from this book.

Madam Tori · Post by **Madam Tori** » 18 Mar 2023, 05:02

Jorge recounts his experiences of police brutality and the stereotypes of African Americans in the media, and how these experiences shaped him and his outlook. He also pays tribute to the people who had an impact on his life, highlighting the importance of learning from any situation.

Post by **Ukaegbu Confidence** » 18 Mar 2023, 06:39

I am willing to collate all the knowledge, experience, advice, humour and many other that the book is willing to offer me. A person that reads is always a step ahead.

Katherine Barnabas · Post by **Katherine Barnabas** » 21 Mar 2023, 06:11

Turn your weaknesses into your greatest strengths and watch how powerful you'll become. That was one major lesson I learned from this book. The way other people act has nothing to do with you.

Emmanuel Cohen · Post by **Emmanuel Cohen** » 26 Mar 2023, 04:20

Life is filled with ups and downs, we have to keep pushes despite what it throws to your face. Jorge is source of inspiration, his resilience is something to admire.
There is a lot of positives to take from this book.

Soma Ezenwanne · Post by **Soma Ezenwanne** » 03 Apr 2023, 02:58

I enjoyed every minute of this review. All I could understand was that everyone should learn to face their challenges and not running and hoping for tomorrow to get better without working hard.

Post by **Merits Anih** » 08 Apr 2023, 16:19

The message of Burn Zones is one of hope and perseverance, reminding readers that even the most challenging obstacles can be overcome with hard work and determination.

Only Joeseph · Post by **Only Joeseph** » 12 Apr 2023, 08:18

The author's story is a reminder that success is often a result of perseverance and hard work. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for motivation and inspiration in their own life. The book provides a great example of how to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth and success.

Post by **Victory Ositaorah** » 20 Apr 2023, 12:04

Hmmmmm, this is really interesting. A child who was so ambitious at the age of 10 should really be destined with greatness and I believe that every one should read this book. It is really inspiring.

Daniel Moore 4 · Post by **Daniel Moore 4** » 20 Apr 2023, 17:37

The author's honesty and vulnerability in discussing his struggles and emotions make him more relatable and human, and help readers connect with his story.
I appreciate the author's willingness to share his failures and mistakes, as it makes his success all the more impressive and inspiring.

Post by **Salome Ogani** » 20 Apr 2023, 21:22

I appreciate how Jorge P. Newberry's book Burn Zones: Playing Life's Bad Hands is relatable to all, not just entrepreneurs. His story of overcoming challenges can inspire anyone facing obstacles in their life.

Ojiaku Uche Charles · Post by **Ojiaku Uche Charles** » 21 Apr 2023, 12:58

I love the story line. The book is encouraging and the author did a great work.
This book teaches that hard work, and consistency will help us grow and achieve a lot in life.

Neto Chukwu · Post by **Neto Chukwu** » 26 Apr 2023, 16:04

The author did a wonderful job with this book as there’s a lot to be learnt including perseveration and hard work no matter how many times things don’t work out. I hope everyone learns how to rise above their burn zones

Ucposh301 · Post by **Ucposh301** » 13 May 2023, 07:38

From this review I can tell this book has a lot of encouraging message to pass across to everyone. Life doesn't just start immediately, it takes time. Jorge knew how life works and he never stopped working hard. Nice review