La mano del muerto

«Aventuras extremas, viajes a lugares recónditos, running y paternidad. Leer este libro te hará vivir la vida al más puro estilo Raúl Gómez, con mucha pasión y un punto de locura. Un libro tierno, divertido e inolvidable». Roberto Leal. «¡Estás loco, Raúl! ¡Eso es una locura!». No sabría decir la de veces que he escuchado esa frase. Desde el día que pisé Kenia presentándome a cámara con aquella perorata de «Soy Maraton Man», que eclipsaría mi nombre de pila para siempre, no he parado de viajar, correr, vivir aventuras y rendir homenaje a esa locura que nos mueve a soñar ...

Equal parts compelling history and personal memoir, this account documents the life of Carmen de Zulueta, author and key figure among the Spanish exiles after the Spanish Civil War. This work includes anecdotes from key historical figures?including Miguel de Unamuno, Eduardo Marquina, Manuel Cossio, Julián Besteiro, and María Zambrano, among many others?who have woven the Spanish cultural history of the 20th century. Chronicling the author's rich and intense daily life in Madrid, this book is an invaluable historical record covering the unique cultural life of Spain. Tanto una historia...

This is a pondered biography, free of fanaticism, about the most famous and influential Mexican bishop of the 20th century, a man of action who grew up listening to stories about the Mexican Revolution and religious persecution. He was both well-loved and criticized in and outside the church. This passionate historical study gathers many documents inaccessible until now and includes first-hand accounts from members of the Catholic hierarchy. It discusses whether Samuel Ruiz promoted a theology that incited violence or, on the contrary, if he preached against the armed struggle and defended...

Offering a unique portrait of Maya Plisétskaya, this autobiography tells the story of her victory in defense of her art, her deep and permanent aesthetic and spiritual search, and her professional experiences after more than 60 years of dancing. A world-class ballerina and choreographer, she remains an indisputable icon in the classic dance world. Ofreciendo el retrato único de Maya Plisétskaya, esta autobiografía cuenta sobre su triunfo en la defensa de su arte, su profunda y permanente búsqueda estética y espiritual y sus experiencias de más de 60 años de carrera profesional. Una...