{"product_id":"9788493933654","title":"The Wild Bunch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWild Bunch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Wild Bunch,\" Manuel Jabois offers us an intimate and literary look at the relationship between football, memory, and happiness. Through the figure of Hugo Sánchez and his goals, the author explores the universal desire to stop time and preserve moments of joy. This short essay, written in a personal and evocative prose, invites the reader to reflect on how sporting moments become indelible memories that define our own history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a personal confession: the author wanted to do the same with Hugo Sánchez's goals as he did with his life—stop them in time, freeze happiness, and keep it intact. Jabois recalls the adolescent shame of being caught by his parents while playing the Mexican striker's highlights over and over again, trying to relive the excitement of those seconds of fulfillment. From this anecdote, the text becomes an investigation into nostalgia, the passage of time, and the ability of sport to encapsulate moments of ephemeral beauty. It is a story that connects the personal with the universal, showing how a simple goal can become an emotional anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional memory and nostalgia linked to sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFootball as a vehicle to experience and preserve happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Hugo Sánchez as a generational icon and symbol of a perfect instant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature as a tool to explore the subjectivity of memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between adult life and the need to preserve the innocence of happy moments.\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 interested in sports literature that goes beyond mere accounts of feats. It is ideal for those who enjoy short, personal essays that connect football with everyday philosophy, memory, and emotions. It is also attractive to fans of Manuel Jabois and those who grew up watching Hugo Sánchez play and are curious about exploring the meaning of those moments from a literary and reflective perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and well-written reflection on how sport can encapsulate happiness and nostalgia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary approach that transforms a personal experience into a universal and relatable subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but intense read, ideal for those seeking substantial content in a short time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to rediscover the figure of Hugo Sánchez through an intimate and poetic lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA text that invites introspection regarding one's own happy memories and their preservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Jabois Sueiro, Manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: HOOLIGANS ILUSTRADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERARY ESSAYS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, SPORTS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HOOLIGANS ILUSTRADOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 63 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Wild Bunch\" is an essay that stands out for its ability to turn a sports anecdote into a literary meditation on memory and happiness. With careful and personal prose, Manuel Jabois manages to connect with the reader who has ever wished to stop a moment of joy. Its brevity does not detract from its depth, but rather concentrates it, offering a read that invites reflection without renouncing emotion. A recommended work for those who seek more than just a result in football: a territory for literature and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOOLIGANS ILUSTRADOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407224791387,"sku":"9788493933654","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849393365.jpg?v=1781850613","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493933654","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}