Este libro lo escuché en storytell y puedo decir que es muy corto, que nos habla de un hombre campesino que ambiciona tener propiedades extensas para su vida, como meta máxima de existencia. Entonces conoce a una familia con muchos terrenos y decide proponerle un negocio para comprarle a menos precio. Justo cuando se iba a cerrar el trato, se da cuenta de la trampa y tiene un final insípido, en manos de sus propios empleados.

Las reflexiones que podemos sacar es que la ambición nunca es buena, sea la que sea. También de que existen muchas traiciones alrededor de los negocios. Que las personas suelen contagiarse o imitar tus comportamientos y que los finales son de igual proporción a lo que hiciste en vida. O al menos, eso fue lo que me dejó la historia.

This was really good. How Much Land Does a Man Need? takes about half an hour to read. It's a beautiful and concise story that deals with the potent themes of greed, desire, envy, and work. This is for sure worth your time as it is thought-provoking and speaks to a culture shaped by workaholism and capitalism. I think this would make a great discipleship resource if you’re trying to help those you lead recognize the dangers of overworking, the illusion of limitlessness, or believing the lie that our satisfaction and contentment will be found if “we just get the next whatever.”

Best Quotes:
• “We may live roughly, but at least we are free from anxiety. You live in better style than we do but though you often earn more than you need, you are likely to lose all you have.” - Younger Sister
• “If I had plenty of land, I shouldn’t fear the Devil himself!” - Pahom
• “An hour to suffer, a lifetime to live.” - Pahom
dark funny informative lighthearted reflective tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ik las ergens dat het volgens James Joyce een van de beste verhalen uit de wereldliteratuur is. Wie ben ik om dat tegen te spreken? Bovendien is het maar 60 pagina’s. 60! How many pages does a man need?

https://www.franciscovanjole.com/blog/2023/12/28/lees-dit-verhaal-als-je-goede-voornemens-zoekt/


It is one of the best moral based stories I have come across in my entire life.
adventurous relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

A well told tale of greed and arrogance.

Me parece magistral la lección que da, la moraleja del cuento, en tan pocas páginas.

A short, but wonderful story of a man and his desire for land.