Description
AND YET, THEY KEPT WALKING
Book Summary
A novel about the resilience of those who have nothing left but their will to keep going. Through a daughter's eyes, the intimate memory of a family marked by violence, uprooting, and migration is reconstructed. Lena and Bruno, two survivors who grew up amidst deprivation and silence, decide to walk together with the only things they possess: fear, tenderness, rage, and hope. A moving and companionable story, reminding us that even with scars, it is possible to move forward.
What is it about?
The novel tells the story of Lena and Bruno, two people who grew up in environments of emotional and material deprivation, marked by family wounds and profound silences. When they meet, they decide to build a path together, despite having very little: only their fear, their tenderness, their rage, and their hope. The narrative is told from the voice of their daughter, who reconstructs her family's intimate memory. Through this account, themes such as violence, uprooting, and migration are explored, showing how even in the most difficult circumstances, it is possible to find the strength to keep walking.
Main themes
- Resilience and survival in the face of adversity
- Family memory and reconstruction of the past
- Violence and uprooting in the domestic environment
- Migration as an experience of loss and seeking
- Human relationships based on tenderness and hope
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary narrative that addresses the complexity of family relationships and personal growth. Especially recommended for those seeking emotional, realistic, and profound stories, told from an intimate and feminine perspective. Also for those who appreciate novels that explore memory, uprooting, and the ability to rebuild oneself after adversity.
What this book offers
- A moving and authentic perspective on human resilience
- A profound reflection on the impact of violence and uprooting on family identity
- A narrative that invites empathy and understanding of the wounds of the past
- A story that shows how love and hope can emerge even in the most difficult circumstances
Technical specifications
- Author: Jaunarena, Daniela
- Publisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, ROMANTIC NARRATIVE
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Publication date: October 2025
- Number of pages: 302
- Weight: 380 g
Editorial review
And Yet, They Kept Walking is a novel that stands out for its emotional honesty and its ability to portray the complexity of human relationships from an intimate perspective. The daughter's narrative voice provides a unique gaze that allows the reader to delve into family memory with sensitivity and depth. It is a work that connects with those looking for realistic, unvarnished stories that speak of the strength of bonds and the possibility of moving forward despite everything. A recommended read for those who value contemporary narrative with a strong emotional and social component.