In March 2014, Gabriel García Márquez, one of the enduring figures of 20th-century literature, fell ill with an illness that even Mercedes Barcha, the woman who had lived by his side for more than fifty years, stopped him from recovering. Márquez, ...
In March 2014, Gabriel García Márquez, one of the enduring figures of 20th-century literature, fell ill with an illness that even Mercedes Barcha, the woman who had lived by his side for more than fifty years, stopped him from recovering. Márquez, who was affectionately called "Gabo" among his lovers, was around eighty-seven years old at the time and was also struggling with dementia. At the same time, Merceda says to Rodrigo: "Guess I bet your father didn't survive this disease." Hearing these words, Rodrigo asks himself: "Is this how the end of life begins?" And this question makes him pick up the pen to uncover the events of his father's last days and his writing turns into an intimate and honest narrative that not only recounts the events before Marquez's death but also reveals his special personality. make
The book of Gabo and Mercedes, goodbye! It is a combination of brilliant memories and heartbreaking reports that details the life of one of the geniuses of the world of literature, and gives a revealing picture of a family facing the pain of losing their loved one. At the center of this narrative is a man who has preserved his sense of humor even in his most vulnerable physical state and dementia, Abu is at the same time overwhelmed by the love and attention of those around him, with the problem of his memory that he will lose (and of course In this way, he benefits from the constant and sincere companionship of his wife Merceda, who has always had a tremendous impact on his life and work.
Gabo and Mercedes, goodbye! It is a bittersweet, witty, and moving narrative that praises the glorious legacy of Rodrigo's parents and at the same time opens an unprecedented window into the private life of one of the world's literary giants. This book is a fascinating gift to Gabriel García Márquez's worldwide audience and a precious memorial to the pen of a writer who knew him so well.
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