Hab. 101: Manuel Jabois, sobre el miedo a escribir

The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, follows the journey of Harry Potter, an orphan boy who discovers he is a wizard. The series spans seven novels, each corresponding to one year of Harry's life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry, along with his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, navigates the magical world, confronts various challenges, and ultimately faces off against the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who murdered Harry's parents and seeks to dominate the wizarding world. The series explores themes of friendship, love, and the struggle between good and evil.

In 'Open,' Andre Agassi provides a deeply personal and honest account of his life, from his rigorous and often abusive training as a child to his rise as a tennis champion. The book details his relationships, including those with Barbara Streisand, Brooke Shields, and Steffi Graf, as well as his struggles with fame and his eventual transformation into a philanthropist. Agassi recounts his career highs and lows, including his comeback from a low point in his ranking and his final years in the sport. The memoir is praised for its raw candor and vivid descriptions of his experiences on and off the court.

En "El guardián entre el centeno", J. D. Salinger presenta una novela que explora la alienación y la confusión de un adolescente en la sociedad estadounidense de la posguerra. La historia sigue a Holden Caulfield, un joven que es expulsado de una escuela y vaga por Nueva York, reflexionando sobre sus experiencias y sus relaciones con los demás. Caulfield es un personaje complejo y contradictorio, que expresa su frustración y desilusión con el mundo adulto. La novela destaca la importancia de la autenticidad, la búsqueda de la identidad y la lucha contra la conformidad. Su enfoque psicológico y realista lo convierte en una lectura profunda y conmovedora.

This book provides a meticulous and gripping narrative of the events leading to the collapse of Bear Stearns, one of the oldest and largest investment banks. It exposes the excessive greed, corruption, and unethical practices within the firm, particularly the failure of its hedge funds loaded with subprime mortgages. The author, William D. Cohan, offers a comprehensive look at the power struggles among senior management, the lack of oversight, and the catastrophic consequences of their actions on the global financial system.