{"product_id":"9788490349083","title":"The receipt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Stream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Olga Xirinacs Díaz immerses us in an autobiographical account that unfolds over twenty-six summers in Rubí. The author evokes her childhood with her grandmother Lola, where a small stream becomes the cornerstone of a personal paradise. Through memory, the book intertwines family history with the major political events of Spain, from 1936 to 2019, offering an intimate and profound look at the passage of time and the traces of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles the life of the narrator, who moves in permanently with her grandmother Lola at the age of eleven. Every summer, they move to Rubí, where the grandmother has a house, family, and friends. The small stream that crosses the grandmother's garden and orchard becomes the center of a universe of games and fantasy. The story begins with the figure of a guerrilla great-grandfather and advances to the year 2019, showing how politics and its consequences shape people's lives. The stream, unlike great rivers like the Danube, only spans two streets, but it is enough to contain a world of memories and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutobiographical memory and the reconstruction of family history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChildhood as a lost paradise and the impact of time on places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe political history of Spain from the Civil War to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between intimate space (the stream, the garden) and major historical events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe intergenerational bond between grandmother and granddaughter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in autobiographical and memoir literature, especially those who appreciate intimate narratives that connect personal history with the collective one. It is also suitable for those looking for a work that reflects on childhood, the passage of time, and the influence of politics on daily life. Due to its evocative style and setting in Catalonia, it will be of special interest to Catalan readers or those familiar with the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and emotional perspective on the recent history of Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how small spaces can hold great memories and meanings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to experience the literary voice of an established author in the field of Catalan letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nostalgic journey to childhood and the relationship with grandparents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that combines individual memory with historical memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Xirinacs Díaz, Olga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MEMOIRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOTES DE COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stream is a work that stands out for its ability to turn the small and everyday into a symbol of memory and history. Olga Xirinacs manages to weave a narrative that, starting from personal experience, reaches a universal dimension. The prose, careful and evocative, invites reflection on the passage of time and the importance of family ties. It is a book that, due to its theme and style, will connect with readers looking for an intimate read with a historical backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405148184923,"sku":"9788490349083","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034908.jpg?v=1781824083","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490349083","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}