Who is Juan Pablo? is not just a literary work; it is a journey into identity and memory. It is my most personal book, where narrative becomes a bridge to understand the bonds that define us.
Synopsis
The loss of a child is a wound that transforms us forever. Faced with the vastness of absence, a vital question arises: how to ensure that future generations—his children, his grandchildren—remember the essence of the man he was, beyond a blurred memory?
This book is born as an answer to that question and as an act of profound love. It is not a simple tribute; it is a meticulous biographical reconstruction, carried out by a father who refused to let oblivion erase the story of his son, Juan Pablo, who passed away at the age of 40.
The author immersed himself in a process of chronological rigor, analyzing more than 4,000 emails, countless photographs, and an intimate collection of notebooks, poetry, drawings, and messages. This research is enriched by unpublished testimonies from friends, colleagues, and loved ones who, with honesty and affection, help unearth the man behind the name—the person forged in the day-to-day.
In these pages, Juan Pablo comes to life with the precision of a profile, with the laughter, ideas, and challenges that defined him. It is a tangible legacy, a written compass that transforms pain into unalterable memory.
“Who is Juan Pablo?” is proof that love is the only thing capable of defying time. An essential biography for those who loved him and for those who seek, in the story of another, the inspiration to move forward.
What is born from the soul, reaches the soul
- I share a piece of the story in this video (in Spanish) and what some readers felt while walking through these pages.
- The Review:
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📖 Paperback (Softcover)
- Available at Amazon Spain and Amazon.com
📱 Digital Format (eBook
- Available at Amazon.com, Google Books, and Draft2Digital (Apple books, Kobo and six other sites)
The expanded universe: anthologies
The story and essence of Juan Pablo have found new channels through selected and award-winning stories in various international anthologies. These works complement and deepen the perspective of the main book.
📖 Paperback (Softcover)
- Cartas a la Eternidad. Edited by Niña Pez Ediciones. ¿Cómo Cambiar una Frase Demoledora? ISBN 978-631-67-3602-4 (2025)
- Directo al Corazón. Anthology of Latin American Narrators. Edited by Factor Literario. La Dicha de Tenerte
ISBN 979-824-62-7942-7 (2025).
- Habitar el Síntoma. Anthology of Latin American Narrators. Edited by Ediciones Luminaria. La Ceguera de lo Extraordinario. (2026)
These collaborations represent the recognition of an expert jury and the enduring nature of a story that continues to resonate with new readers.
- La Ceguera de lo Extraordinario. Fundación La Balandra
- La Cecità dello Straordinario. Il Piacere di Raccontare