Remember Me: A Spanish Civil War Novel

Remember Me is a historical novel based on the true stories of the Children of Morelia, following a family's journey to Mexico to escape the Spanish Civil War. It explores themes of displacement, belonging, compassion, and forged family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Amidst the shadows of war, one family confronts an impossible choice that will forever alter their lives. From bestselling author Mario Escobar comes a captivating 20th-century historical novel, inspired by Spain's renowned Children of Morelia and the true events that shaped their lives. Set in Madrid in 1934, the Spanish Civil War has not yet begun, but the streets of Madrid have become perilous for thirteen-year-old Marco Alcalde and his two younger sisters. Marco's parents, unaware of the danger they face, align themselves against the new fascist regime, unaware of the consequences that await them. In a desperate bid for safety, the Alcaldes join many other Spanish families in making an impossible choice to send their unaccompanied children across the ocean to the city of Morelia, Mexico. Young Marco promises to look after his sisters in Mexico until their family can be reunited in Spain, but a harrowing journey ensues. 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. As their memories of Spain fade, they begin to wonder if they will ever see their parents again or the glittering streets of the home they once loved. Based on the true stories of the Children of Morelia, Mario Escobar's Remember Me, now available in English for the first time, paints a poignant portrait of an immigrant family's sacrificial love and endurance, detailing the lengths we go for those we love. This captivating historical novel, perfect for book clubs, includes discussion questions, research notes from the author, and a historical timeline, providing a comprehensive understanding of the events and their impact.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 212 x 140 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785236610