{"product_id":"9798864099117","title":"A sea of memories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Sea of Memories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sea of Memories is a work of non-fiction that reconstructs two true stories intertwined by the context of the Spanish Civil War. The reader will find a narrative that combines historical rigor with human emotion, exploring how the desperate decisions and personal tragedies of 1936 continue to resonate in the present. The main value of this book lies in its ability to build a bridge between the past and the present, offering an intimate look at the wounds and legacies that still persist in the collective memory of the towns of Huelva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work unfolds on two parallel narrative fronts that converge in the same sea of memories. In Ayamonte, during the early hours of July 28, 1936, the mayor, councilors, and union leaders, faced with the imminent takeover of the town by rebel forces, make a desperate decision: to flee aboard the steamship Guadiana. Weeks later, on August 13, in Palos de la Frontera, a family is shattered by the brutal murder of their father, leaving five children orphaned. Although separated by geography, both stories are intrinsically linked by the climate of violence and repression of the time. The book weaves these two plots together to show how exile, loss, and resistance become threads of the same tapestry, exploring memory as an ocean where individual and collective experiences converge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the Spanish Civil War in the province of Huelva.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile and flight as a response to political repression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoss and mourning in the context of fratricidal violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntergenerational legacy of the wounds of the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and survival in a hostile environment.\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 the contemporary history of Spain, especially the period of the Civil War and the Francoist repression. It will also be of great interest to those looking for stories based on real events that explore family and collective memory, as well as to those who value narratives that connect the past with present identities. It is a recommended read for fans of narrative non-fiction and stories of human resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented and emotional reconstruction of two little-known real episodes of the Civil War in Huelva.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on how individual memory intertwines with a country's collective history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to understand the human consequences of political conflicts through personal accounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach that connects the traumatic past with the present, offering keys to understanding family and social legacies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Molina Domínguez, Guillermo Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: True stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Punto rojo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 280 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Sea of Memories offers a solid proposal within the genre of true stories, standing out for its ability to humanize a historical period often treated in the abstract. The work connects two parallel accounts with a narrative structure that maintains interest and adds depth to the context of repression in the province of Huelva. Without being an academic work, it provides an accessible and moving vision that may interest both readers with prior knowledge of the subject and those approaching this historical memory for the first time. It is a book that invites reflection on resilience and the weight of the past on present generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406844682587,"sku":"9798864099117","price":15.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979886409911.jpg?v=1781842251","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9798864099117","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}