Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
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Librería Elías (Asturias)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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The story follows a boy’s misfortune and struggle that started from the very moment of his birth. His mother, Becky, gives birth on a depressing, rainy day. His father abandons mother and child. This rough start sets a challenging tone for the boy’s early life. He struggled in school before eventually becoming a goldsmith’s apprentice. The story highlights the stark contrast between the societal expectation of joy surrounding childbirth and the harsh reality of financial hardship that can turn a 'gift' into a perceived burden. It focuses on Becky’s despair and resentment towards her newborn. Not out of malice, but from the immense pressure of unpaid hospital bills and her husband’s unemployment.
