Description
Haikus to Stop a Train
Book Summary
A poetic journey that narrates the horror of war through the innocent gaze of a child. Through a succession of haikus, each poem captures a key moment: the outbreak of conflict, loss, fear, and, finally, the hope of resurgence. With minimal and delicate language, this work transforms devastation into poetry and pain into a song of resilience. A book to stop, look, and remember that, even after war, life always finds a way to bloom again.
What is it about?
The work narrates, from a child's perspective, the impact of war on their life and surroundings. Each haiku functions as a poetic snapshot that portrays the senselessness of conflict, the loss of innocence, and the struggle to maintain hope. The book moves forward as an emotional journey from the initial outbreak to the final resurgence, showing how life finds a way among the ruins. It is an exploration of human fragility and the power of resilience, told with a sensitivity that turns suffering into art.
Main themes
- War seen from a child's perspective.
- The loss of innocence and fear in contexts of conflict.
- Resilience and the ability to be reborn after devastation.
- Poetry as a tool to process pain and memory.
- The contrast between the brutality of war and the beauty of life that persists.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary poetry, those looking for works that address social and human themes with sensitivity, and adults and young people who appreciate a poetic narrative that invites reflection. It is also suitable for reading mediators, educators, and families who wish to share a work that addresses war and resilience from an accessible and moving perspective.
What this book offers
- A poetic experience that transforms horror into beauty and hope.
- A unique look at war, humanizing the conflict through the eyes of a child.
- Minimal and delicate language that invites pause and reflection.
- A song to resilience and the capacity of life to be reborn after adversity.
- A work that fosters empathy and understanding of difficult realities.
Technical specifications
- Author: HRISTOVA,INA; PINTADERA,FRAN
- Publisher: LIBRE ALBEDRIO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Las Palmas, General and world history, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria local history, Picture books, Poetry (children's/YA), Social issues: war and conflict issues
- Collection: LIBRE ALBEDRIO
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2025
- Number of pages: 56
- Weight: 462 g
Editorial review
A poetic work of great sensitivity that manages to address a subject as harsh as war from an intimate and moving perspective. The combination of the haiku as a poetic form and the childlike gaze provides an originality that invites reflection without falling into sensationalism. It is a book that, despite its brevity, offers a profound and emotional read, ideal for those seeking a literary experience that connects with emotion and the capacity for overcoming adversity.