A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes: A Son's Memoir of Gabriel García Márquez and Mercedes Barcha

«A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes» is a candid memoir written by Rodrigo Garcia shortly after the death of his father, the celebrated author, in April 2014. The book covers the last, sad, and difficult period of Gabo's illness, revealing details of the family life and medical circumstances that preceded his passing. Rodrigo began writing these memoirs to make sense of the loss but decided to publish them only after his mother's death.
This memoir opens the door to the private life of the family, showing readers not the world-famous writer, but a loving father and husband. The emotional and touching text is generously sprinkled with wonderful humor that helps overcome the pain, sadness, and loneliness embedded in every line. The edition is also supplemented with unique photographs from the Marquez family archive.