9/15/20 REMEMBER ME By Mario Escobar @HFVBT

Remember Me: A Spanish Civil War Novel by Mario Escobar

Publication Date: September 15, 2020 Thomas Nelson Paperback & eBook; 384 pages 

 Genre: Historical Fiction

      

 Amid the shadows of war, one family faces an impossible choice that will change their lives forever. Madrid, 1934. Though the Spanish Civil War has not yet begun, the streets of Madrid have become dangerous for thirteen-year-old Marco Alcalde and his younger sisters, Isabel and Ana. When Marco’s parents align themselves against General Franco and his fascist regime, they have no inkling that their ideals will endanger them and everyone they love—nor do they predict the violence that is to come. When the Mexican government promises protection to the imperiled children of Spain, the Alcaldes do what they believe is best: send their children, unaccompanied, across the ocean to the city of Morelia—a place they’ve never seen or imagined. Marco promises to look after his sisters in Mexico until their family can be reunited in Spain, but what ensues is a harrowing journey and a series of heartbreaking events. As the growing children work to care for themselves and each other, they feel their sense of home, family, and identity slipping further and further away. And as their memories of Spain fade and the news from abroad grows more grim, they begin to wonder if they will ever see their parents again or the glittering streets of the home they once loved. Based upon the true stories of the Children of Morelia, Mario Escobar’s Remember Me—now available for the first time in English—explores the agony of war and paints a poignant portrait of one family’s sacrificial love and endurance.

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THOUGHTS/REVIEW

REMEMBER ME by Mario Escobar is a fantastic historical fiction read I thoroughly enjoyed! This was definitely a heartbreaking read for me but I really enjoyed the historical fiction background of the children of Morelia.

I learned so much about the time period during the Spanish Civil War. It was so heartbreaking whenever I read about children having to give up their childhood to survive, to take on so much responsibility for the family and hardships. Escobar's writing really immersed me into the story and that time period. The well researched story in a time period not so well known or well written about in the historical fiction books I happen to read lately. I could only imagine what the parents must be going through to send their children to another country. The displacement of children and families due to the fascist repression was such an atrocity to learn about. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to learn about this through this amazing book.

I highly recommend this to read more about the Spanish Civil War, the children of Morelia and the struggles of the refugees at that time. Fantastic read!!

About the Author

Mario Escobar Golderos has a degree in History, with an advanced studies diploma in Modern History. He has written numerous books and articles about the Inquisition, the Protestant Reformation, and religious sects. He is the executive director of an NGO and directs the magazine Nueva historia para el debate, in addition to being a contributing columnist in various publications. Passionate about history and its mysteries, Escobar has delved into the depths of church history, the different sectarian groups that have struggled therein, and the discovery and colonization of the Americas. He specializes in the lives of unorthodox Spaniards and Americans.

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Blog Tour Schedule

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Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away 5 copies of Remember Me by Mario Escobar! To enter, please use the Gleam form below. The giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on September 29th. You must be 18 or older to enter. Remember Me