I Am Here!

These seven stories tell of uncommon events in the lives of ordinary people who, having arrived at a crossroads, each in their own way trigger their own transformation. Subtly transcending the boundaries of material and spiritual, 'I am here!' examines complex topics in a simple way. The book exudes optimism and emphasizes one's own ability to transform one's life.The narration takes on different forms: a story within a story, a diary excerpt, two-character dialogue, an e-mail... Two...
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These seven stories tell of uncommon events in the lives of ordinary people who, having arrived at a crossroads, each in their own way trigger their own transformation. Subtly transcending the boundaries of material and spiritual, 'I am here!' examines complex topics in a simple way. The book exudes optimism and emphasizes one's own ability to transform one's life.The narration takes on different forms: a story within a story, a diary excerpt, two-character dialogue, an e-mail... Two elements intertwine throughout the stories: music and travel. The book comes accompanied by a "soundtrack," compiled of songs which, discreetly interwoven in the stories, contribute to the moral of each text. Set in different locations around the world, these stories take us to Paris and Rome, then London, Amsterdam, Egypt and New York, and all the way to Rio de Janeiro.From the preface: Dear passengers, welcome to the pages of this book! Please be informed that this voyage doesn't lead to a destination. It merely reminds us that we are already there. It is up to us to remember this and enjoy the ride. Have a pleasant read!Short description of one of the stories:Last Judgment - First Hearing: at first, this appears to be a story about Rome, as seen through the eyes of a thirteen-year-old boy on a school trip to the Italian capital. While developing an infatuation for Michelangelo's work, he will experience his first real-life love wreck. But as the plot draws to an end, it becomes clear that the topic is actually finding one's own identity during the challenging adolescent period. On the last evening of their trip, one of the main characters, a professor of art history, opens his heart to a selected group of students, giving his honest take on the essence of life. This event ignites a spark in the young boy that determines the course of his entire life.