{"product_id":"9788416001446","title":"The life of things","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Life of Things\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating journey into the heart of our relationship with everyday objects. Chronicler Alex Ayala Ugarte explores why human beings accumulate, treasure, and cling to the things that surround us, from fluorescent sneakers to the little teacups inherited from grandma. Through a deep and original lens, this book reveals that objects are much more than mere possessions: they are companions in solitude, guardians of memories, and tools with which we build our identity and our livelihood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from a premise as simple as it is revealing—that homo sapiens is the only animal obsessed with objects—Alex Ayala Ugarte delves into the material universe we inhabit. The book unravels the multiple layers of meaning hidden within the things around us, showing how each accumulated object responds to an emotional need, a longing, or a personal history. From collecting as therapy against stress to the symbolic burden of a family heirloom, the author weaves a narrative that turns the seemingly trivial into a fantastic and revelatory adventure regarding the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional and symbolic relationship between people and everyday objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollecting as a contemporary practice, therapy, and expression of identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAffective memory and the sentimental value of inherited possessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObjects as companions in solitude and as work tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on consumerism and accumulation from a human and literary perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in literary non-fiction, narrative journalism, and essays that explore the psychology and sociology of everyday life. Especially recommended for those who enjoy chronicles that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, and for those who have ever wondered why they keep certain objects or what stories the things around them hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new perspective for looking at the objects around us, discovering their value beyond the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on identity, memory, and the emotions linked to our possessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable and revealing read that combines personal narrative with social observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to better understand our own quirks, attachments, and rituals of accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA polished literary style that turns the chronicle into a captivating narrative experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ayala Ugarte, Alex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: LIBROS DEL KO, SLL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Prose: non-fiction, reportage and collections of journalistic articles; modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 234 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that stands out for its originality in addressing a universal theme from an intimate and literary perspective. Alex Ayala Ugarte succeeds in making the reader stop and reflect on what the things they own truly mean, at a time when consumption and accumulation are commonplace. His polished prose and chronicler's approach make this reading an enriching experience for those looking to better understand the link between objects and memory, identity, and human emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIBROS DEL KO, SLL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407220891995,"sku":"9788416001446","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841600144.jpg?v=1781850552","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416001446","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}