Description
(CAT).15.JOSEP GOMIS. THE SOLITUDE OF THE OFFICE.(PROFILES)
Book Summary
In this work, Josep Gomis offers a first-person account of his extensive political career, spanning from the Franco era to the consolidation of the Generalitat de Catalunya. Through a retrospective lens, the reader will discover the deep motivations that guided his career, as well as key anecdotes that illustrate both his personal evolution and the political and social changes experienced in the country since the sixties. A sincere and revealing testimony of a figure who knew how to navigate different historical stages, earning recognition even from his detractors.
What is it about?
The book chronicles the political life of Josep Gomis, from his beginnings as mayor of Montblanc and member of the Cortes during the Franco regime, to his role as a minister (conseller) of the Generalitat under Jordi Pujol. Gomis reviews his time as president of the Tarragona Provincial Council, his work as a deputy in Congress, his tenure as Minister of Governance, and his role as the Government delegate in Madrid. Throughout these pages, the author reveals the reasons that led him to get involved in public life in a complex context and how he managed to be positively valued for his work, even by those who questioned his past. The work is, in essence, an introspective journey that combines personal reflections with an analysis of the different political stages that Catalonia has traversed.
Main themes
- Political trajectory during the Franco regime and the democratic transition in Catalonia.
- Analysis of the personal and professional motivations of a politician in changing historical contexts.
- Relationship between local, provincial, and regional management in the configuration of the Generalitat.
- Historical memory and assessment of the legacy of a key public figure in Catalan politics.
- Anecdotes and experiences that reflect the complexity of political life since the sixties.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the recent political history of Catalonia, especially those who want to know firsthand the experience of a politician who actively participated in the transition and democratic consolidation. It will also be of great interest to scholars of local and regional politics, as well as those looking for sincere testimonies about the intricacies of power and public management in times of change.
What this book offers
- A direct and personal testimony of a politician who lived through key stages of Catalonia's history.
- Understanding of the motivations and dilemmas of those who held public office during the Franco regime and the democracy.
- Anecdotes and details that humanize the public figure and offer a closer vision of politics.
- Historical and political context of Catalonia from the sixties to the present, narrated from within.
- A reflection on recognition and legitimacy in public life, beyond political labels.
Technical sheet
- Author: GOMIS, J.; DOMENECH, F.
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: AUTOBIOGRAPHY: GENERAL
- Collection: PERFILS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2013
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 455 g
Editorial review
This work is presented as a valuable testimony to understand the complexity of Josep Gomis's political trajectory, a figure who knew how to reconcile his Francoist past with a relevant role in Catalan democracy. The first-person narrative provides an intimate and sincere perspective, far from institutional speeches, which allows the reader to delve into the contradictions and successes of a life dedicated to public service. Recommended for those seeking a reflective and documented read on the political history of Catalonia from a personal and unfiltered perspective.