{"product_id":"9788416461400","title":"ALL MY LONGINGS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAll My Longings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intimate and moving novel about the endurance of love and the complexity of growing up, where writing becomes an attempt to decipher the mysteries that every person keeps. Through her father's last words, the author reconstructs a life marked by hard work and a reputation as a rake in 1940s Zaragoza, while her mother's temporary memory loss adds a layer of tenderness and reflection. A work that illuminates the truth without fully revealing the enigma of those we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrator grapples with her father's emotional legacy based on the words \"All my longings,\" uttered by him shortly before he died. Through that moment, she delves into the story of a man born in 1940s Zaragoza who, despite his reputation as a rake, dedicated his life to work from childhood. In parallel, the narrator's mother suffers from temporary memory loss during her husband's illness, which opens a window of vulnerability and shared memories. The novel explores how writing can illuminate certain truths but fails to fully unveil the mystery of each person, leaving the reader with a reflection on the endurance of love and the experience of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe endurance of love through time and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe process of growing up and reconciling with family history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe limits of writing in capturing the essence of a person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and its fluctuations as a reflection of human fragility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife in post-war Zaragoza and the burden of working from childhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary, intimate, and emotional novels who are looking for stories about memory, filial love, and the complexity of family relationships. Also for those who enjoy reflective prose that combines personal biography with fiction, without sacrificing the authenticity of feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest, unsentimental look at grief and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to reflect on how we truly know those we love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that interweaves past and present to show the evolution of a family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of mid-20th-century Zaragoza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of how words can illuminate, but also conceal, the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUYO, EVA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e XORDICA EDITORIAL, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CARRACHINAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 492 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA literary proposal that stands out for its sensitivity and its ability to address universal themes from a very personal perspective. The author manages to maintain a restrained yet emotional tone, avoiding melodrama, which makes the reading feel authentic and relatable. It is a book that will resonate especially with those who have experienced the loss of a loved one or who seek to better understand family dynamics from a place of maturity. Its careful style and narrative structure make it a recommendable work for those who appreciate contemporary fiction with psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407296323931,"sku":"9788416461400","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841646140.jpg?v=1781851904","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416461400","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}