{"product_id":"9788418101809","title":"GINO BARTALI'S SECRET","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGINO BARTALI'S SECRET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated book reveals the double life of Gino Bartali, one of the legends of epic cycling. Beyond his victories in the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, the Italian athlete hid a secret that made him a silent hero during World War II. Through accessible text and remarkable illustrations, the work reveals how Bartali used his status as a cyclist to save lives in Fascist Italy. A moving and enriching story that unites sport, history, and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book recounts the unconventional destiny of Gino Bartali in a troubled era. Considered one of the last great figures of heroic cycling, the Italian united an Italy devastated by Benito Mussolini's fascism with vibrant victories in major competitions. However, behind this national symbol hid a hero with a well-kept secret: during the Nazi occupation, Bartali took advantage of his long bike training rides to transport forged documents and clandestine messages that helped save hundreds of persecuted people. The work combines the account of his sporting feats with the revelation of his role as a member of the resistance, showing how sport and courage can intersect in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical biography of Gino Bartali, a figure of epic cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCivil resistance during fascism and World War II in Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSport as a tool for solidarity and rescue in contexts of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between the public life of a sports idol and his secret work as a hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended for readers interested in historical biographies that combine sports and memory, as well as for young people and adults seeking true stories of quiet bravery. It is also suitable for cycling fans who wish to know the human side of one of their legends, and for those who appreciate the illustrated book as a high-quality visual narrative format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovers a little-known chapter of 20th-century history, where sport becomes a refuge and a form of resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a human and profound vision of Gino Bartali, beyond his sporting successes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCombines an exciting story with high-quality illustrations that enrich the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInvites reflection on the value of individual actions in contexts of injustice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ibañez, Kike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Bang Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Biography: historical, political, and military, Cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Mamut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 346 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its ability to unite sports interest with historical memory in an accessible and visually attractive way. The choice of an illustrated book allows for conveying the intensity of a true story of resistance without losing depth, making it a unique proposal within children's and young adult literature, as well as a valuable resource for adult readers looking for a different approach to the biography of a sports hero.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BANG EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407633310043,"sku":"9788418101809","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841810180.jpg?v=1781858200","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418101809","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}