{"product_id":"9788418528446","title":"Poetry. A miner in the world","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePoetry. A Miner in the World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of poems is an intimate journey into the childhood memories of the author, a former member of the Barcelona Police who, upon retirement, found writing to be a way to rediscover himself. Through sincere and unpretentious verses, José Antonio Montero Saldaña evokes his childhood experiences in a mining town, rescuing the mischief, lessons, and emotions that shaped his character. More than just a book of poetry, it is a vital memoir that offers the reader an honest reflection on the passage of time, identity, and the importance of maintaining a personal horizon. A work that invites shared nostalgia and encourages valuing the small, great experiences that build a life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a collection of poems and reflections written by the author during his retirement, a period of adaptation to a new stage of life. Far from being an academic work, poetry here is a vehicle for memory. Montero Saldaña recalls his childhood in a mining environment, a human and geographical landscape that left its mark on his upbringing. Through his verses, the reader discovers anecdotes, mischief, and the way those early experiences forged his view of the world. The work is sustained by a personal philosophy the author learned from a teacher: the importance of climbing steps to see a wider horizon. Each poem is a step that allows him to look back with perspective, accept successes and failures, and offer a sincere testimony to his children and any reader who wishes to join him on this retrospective journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe memory of childhood in a mining environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRetirement as an opportunity for introspection and creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal growth and the search for a new life purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of everyday experiences and life lessons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmission of personal history as a family legacy.\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 looking for approachable, sincere poetry without artifice, where emotion and memory are the true protagonists. It is ideal for those in a stage of reflection on their own lives, especially retirees or those nearing retirement who are looking for inspiration to face this change. It will also connect with those who grew up in rural or mining settings, or who value stories of overcoming adversity and the importance of leaving a written testimony for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest and motivating vision on how to face retirement with creativity and purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nostalgic journey to childhood in a specific historical and social context: mining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to reflect on one's own life through the author's experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA pleasant and moving read that demonstrates how poetry can be a refuge and a tool for self-knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montero Saldaña, José Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punto Rojo Libros, 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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e POETRY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO\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 December 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoetry. A Miner in the World is a work that transcends the category of a simple poetry collection to become a vital testimony of great authenticity. Its main value lies in the honesty with which the author addresses the aging process and the search for a new meaning in life after retirement. The poetic prose, simple yet emotionally charged, manages to connect with the reader through shared experience. For its target audience—people who value memory, personal growth, and literature as a tool for introspection—this book offers a comforting and deeply human read. It is a work modest in its literary ambitions, but rich in emotional and experiential content.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406906515803,"sku":"9788418528446","price":12.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841852844.jpg?v=1781843516","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418528446","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}