{"product_id":"9796384432445","title":"The shadows of politics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shadows of Politics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel exploring the human side of a political vocation through the story of Antonio, a man of firm principles who, after working in Catalonia during the eighties, returns to his beloved Andalusia determined to transform the reality of his homeland. On his path to making his fellow citizens aware that solutions must come from within themselves, he will face obstacles, betrayals, and personal exhaustion that will put his commitment to the test. A work that invites reflection on integrity and ethics in public service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the personal and political journey of Antonio, a man who, influenced by the social movements he witnesses during his time working in Catalonia in the eighties, returns to Andalusia with a firm conviction: to solve their problems, citizens must take the reins, without waiting for solutions from Madrid or the central government. With enthusiasm and hope, he decides to enter politics to raise awareness among his fellow countrymen. However, his path is filled with obstacles, pitfalls, and betrayals that test his determination. The strain of having to \"swallow toads\" leads him to rethink his commitment, maintaining his integrity and ethics above all else, under the premise that \"not everything goes in politics.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between ideals and realities in political life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of social movements on individual conscience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tension between centralism and local empowerment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEthics and personal integrity in the face of the pressures of power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe emotional and moral exhaustion of political activity.\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 novels with a political and social backdrop who are looking for a realistic story about the ethical dilemmas of a public vocation. It is also recommended for those who wish to explore the dynamics between the individual, their community, and institutions, as well as those who appreciate narratives focused on personal integrity and the fight for one's principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest, non-idealized view of the challenges faced by those who decide to enter politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the importance of ethics and integrity in decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of Spain in the eighties and the influence of social movements on regional consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that invites us to question the role of the citizen in solving their own problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA testament to the personal toll that fighting for an ideal can take.\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 Miras Moreno, Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO LIBROS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that addresses the personal price of a political vocation with realism and sensitivity. Its main value lies in offering an intimate and human perspective on public activity, far removed from idealism, and in raising universal questions about ethics and integrity. It may interest readers looking for stories with a social and political backdrop, as well as those who appreciate plots centered on a protagonist's internal struggle to maintain their principles in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406819549531,"sku":"9796384432445","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979638443244.jpg?v=1781841857","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9796384432445","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}