{"product_id":"9791387615949","title":"A life of walking","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Life Walking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Life Walking\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving novel based on true events that tells the story of Camino, a woman who must forge her own path in a hostile society to provide for herself and her children. From her birth to maturity, the reader will accompany her on a journey through Andalusia and Aragon, facing the adversities imposed by her mother, two men, and her immediate environment. The work offers an intimate portrait of the female struggle, courage, and the pursuit of happiness in 20th-century Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel covers the life of Camino, its protagonist, from her childhood to her mature years. Through her journey across Andalusia and Aragon, the work explores the difficulties imposed upon her by her own mother, two men, and several people in her inner circle. The narrative is set against real historical backdrops, such as the colonization settlements of the Franco era, migrations forced by poverty, the development of the Torrero neighborhood in Zaragoza, the creation of the Castillo Palomar park, and the tragic bus accident at the Puente de Piedra. Based on true events, the plot shocks, moves, and reflects on the importance of courage and the search for happiness in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale resilience and the struggle against social adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural migration and poverty in Francoist Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eToxic family relationships and personal emancipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocal history of Zaragoza: Torrero neighborhood, Castillo Palomar park, and the Puente de Piedra accident.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal growth and the pursuit of happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction based on true events, especially those who enjoy stories of female resilience and social portraits of 20th-century Spain. It will also appeal to those looking for novels deeply rooted in the local history of Aragon and Andalusia, as well as readers who value emotional and reflective narratives about courage and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and realistic perspective on the struggle of women in rural and urban 20th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional journey that inspires reflection on personal growth and the pursuit of happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVeracious historical context regarding Francoist colonization, migrations, and significant events in Zaragoza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA moving narrative that connects the reader with human strength in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belén Gonzalvo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 332 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Life Walking\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that combines the power of a personal growth story with a solid anchor in Spain's recent history. The author succeeds in making the reader identify with the protagonist and reflect on the capacity for resistance in the face of difficulties. Its main value lies in offering an authentic and emotional look at the lives of women who, like Camino, walked against the tide. It is a recommended read for those seeking fiction with social and emotional depth, without losing sight of historical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406765121883,"sku":"9791387615949","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138761594.jpg?v=1781840672","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791387615949","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}