Description
MIRA'M
Book Summary
Mira'm is a collection of nine short stories that invites the reader to stop and observe lives that often remain in the shadow of public view. Through the pens of various authors, this work gives a voice to people with disabilities, offering nine tales that explore their daily realities, emotions, and experiences. More than just a book, it is an exercise in empathy and a tool for making visible a group that is an essential part of our social fabric. Each story is a window open to a life that deserves to be known and valued.
What is it about?
Mira'm is an anthology of stories that focuses on people with disabilities, a group that often goes unnoticed but is present and active in society. The work gathers nine independent stories, each written by a different author, which narrate specific moments in the lives of people with disabilities. Through these stories, the reader discovers their struggles, joys, challenges, and dreams, all from a close and human perspective. The book was born from an initiative of the Mas Albornà Foundation, which for more than forty years has worked for the social and occupational integration of people with disabilities and mental illness in the Alt Penedès, with the goal of contributing to the normalization and visibility of this group.
Main themes
- Visibility of people with disabilities and their daily reality.
- Empathy and understanding toward functional diversity.
- Vital and emotional experiences of people often invisible to society.
- Social inclusion and normalization of disability through literature.
- The power of narrative to give a voice to marginalized groups.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in social and committed literature, as well as for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of functional diversity from a human and close perspective. It is also a suitable read for professionals in the social, educational, or health sectors, and for anyone who values stories that help build a more inclusive and empathetic society.
What this book offers
- An intimate and realistic look at the lives of people with disabilities, far from clichés and stereotypes.
- Nine independent stories that offer a multifaceted and diverse view of disability.
- The opportunity to reflect on one's own perception of difference and social inclusion.
- A literary contribution to the normalization of an often-invisible group.
- The possibility of getting to know the work of the Mas Albornà Foundation closely through literature.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Short stories
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2009
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 212 g
Editorial review
Mira'm is a necessary work that successfully combines literature with social commitment. The diversity of authors enriches the whole, offering varied styles and perspectives that avoid monotony and maintain the reader's interest. The Mas Albornà Foundation's initiative behind the project gives it an extra touch of credibility and authenticity, connecting fiction with a tangible social reality. It is a brief but intense book, ideal for those seeking readings that provoke thought and open the mind without sacrificing narrative quality. A highly recommended proposal for readers who are conscious of and sensitized to diversity.