: Reviewers from Estandarte and Planeta highlight her signature sharp, mordant, and sincere style.
by Carmen Rigalt is a collection of memories and professional reflections rather than a standard autobiography. Written in the wake of a heart attack and her dismissal from El Mundo after thirty years, it serves as an "asstistant for recovering memory" through a series of non-linear anecdotes. Core Themes and Highlights
: Rigalt explores her career starting from the daily Sol de España in Málaga to her long tenure as a prominent columnist in Madrid.
: Through her professional lens, she captures the evolution of Spanish society, featuring encounters with figures like Javier Bardem, Raúl del Pozo, and Alfonso Guerra.
: The book moves back and forth in time based on the author's whim, weaving together childhood summers in Tivissa with war reporting experiences in places like Israel and Colombia.
: It offers a look at the "machismo" of early Spanish journalism, where women were often relegated to fashion show coverage before breaking into hard news.
: The narrative is framed by her survival of a 2019 New Year's Eve heart attack and the subsequent pandemic, highlighting her drive to keep writing despite adversity.