De eso se trata la vida

The book brings together four main short stories, each with a unique emotional and reflective depth.

Joy and Pain of Memories invites readers to look back and recognize how memories can be a source of both happiness and suffering. Through Lalo’s childhood and the neighborhood where he grew up, the story becomes an intimate and honest portrayal of the marks that stay with us throughout life.

In The Street Vendor and His Dog, one of the most endearing stories in the book, readers will deeply connect with Bartolo and his loyal dog, Rocky. It is a simple, human, and emotional story that speaks of loyalty, affection, and bonds that transcend words.

When Conscience Haunts You explores the weight of conscience and how it can become an relentless pursuer, forcing us to confront what we have long postponed. This story invites introspection and may accompany readers as they face their own inner conflicts.

The fourth story, The Call That Never Came, addresses deep love for a loved one who drifts away and the silent pain of absence. It is a sensitive story, felt more than it is explained.

As something new, the book also includes two essays on Puerto Rican customs: one with a humorous tone about how Puerto Ricans drive, and another that portrays the experience of leaving the island, combining verse, reflection, and a representative story of the first day away from Puerto Rico.

De eso se trata la vida is a book to reflect, to feel, and to smile. A work that connects especially with Puerto Rican readers, yet speaks, at its core, to what unites us all: living.