Description
A story of love and faith
Book summary
In December 1993, the lives of Jaime and Puchi are turned upside down when their five-year-old daughter, Paulette, is diagnosed with leukemia. Without money or medical insurance, the family embarks on a journey to Miami to fight against all odds. Years later, their daughter Romina relives that experience in an intimate and moving account. A true testimony to the power of love, unwavering faith, and the determination of a father who refuses to give up.
What is it about?
The work recounts the true story of the Lebed Cornejo family following the leukemia diagnosis of their youngest daughter, Paulette. Jaime and Puchi, the parents, make the difficult decision to travel to Miami to seek treatment, facing a lack of financial resources and medical coverage. Through family memories, the author reconstructs their three-year struggle, showing how adversity is met with courage, love, and a faith that becomes the engine of hope. It is a book that delves into human resilience and the family bond in the face of illness.
Main themes
- Personal and family overcoming of a serious illness
- Faith as a source of strength and hope
- The unconditional love of parents for their children
- The fight against childhood leukemia and medical challenges
- Migration for health reasons and the search for resources
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers looking for true stories of overcoming and resilience, especially those that approach illness from a family perspective. It is also suitable for those who value testimonies about faith and love as drivers for facing difficulties. It may interest people who have gone through similar experiences or who seek inspiration in tales of struggle and hope.
What this book provides
- A true and emotional testimony that shows the capacity for resistance in the face of adversity
- A reflection on the power of family love and faith in critical moments
- An intimate and moving perspective of the experience of childhood leukemia
- An example of determination and courage in the face of a lack of resources
Technical specifications
- Author: Lebed Cornejo, Romina
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ROMANTIC NARRATIVE, RELIGION AND BELIEFS
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2021
- Number of pages: 204
- Weight: 260 g
Editorial review
A story of love and faith stands out for its autobiographical approach and sincere tone, offering a narrative that combines the harshness of illness with the tenderness of the family bond. The work is particularly relevant for those seeking real stories of overcoming adversity, without artifice, and can serve as a source of inspiration for facing difficult situations. Its intimate and emotional narrative makes it an accessible and moving read for a wide audience.