The journalist José Luis Sastre, deputy director of the programme Hoy from the SER chain, will hold a meeting with readers and a book signing in the cultural venue of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, moderated by Almudena Cruz, a journalist from the newspaper El Periódico El Día.
This event is scheduled for Thursday, the 13th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cajacanarias Cultural Space (Patriotism Square, 1 of Santa Cruz de Tenerife), with free entry until capacity is reached.
According to the CA portal sal del book, “This narrative depicts the relationship between a father and daughter who, after sharing their lives, begin to truly understand one another. He is nearing death, and she aims to provide a fitting conclusion to their time together until the father requests something his daughter is unsure she can grant.”
The publisher The book states that “this account of a farewell is, in essence, an ironic narrative about the desire for a meaningful life and a celebration of the present against the perils of nostalgia. Above all, it highlights the indispensable value of books, the sea, and the profound connection between a father and his daughter.”
José Luis Sastre stands out as one of the most significant voices in contemporary journalism, and his prowess as a chronicler and writer has now transitioned into his debut novel.
The Stolen Phrases is a heartfelt and uplifting tale about memory, dignity, and death, illustrating how a daughter can reconnect with her father through the books she has read and cherished. It is primarily an unbiased ode to life. With a degree from the UAB, José Luis Sastre has dedicated his career to the SER chain, serving as a political and parliamentary editor and chronicler. He has contributed to various newspapers and is the creator of several podcasts. Currently, he is the deputy director of the Hoy programme, a columnist for El País, and a member of the Sastre and Maldonado team.
The Stolen Phrases marks his first foray into novel writing.
