A Farewell to Gabo and Mercedes

The book provides an intimate look into the last days in the life of the world-renowned writer Gabriel García Márquez and his wife Mercedes Barcha, through the eyes of their son Rodrigo. The text focuses on the challenges of old age and dementia that Márquez faced, showing the human side of the writer who has long dominated the world of stories with brilliance. The narrative highlights the extraordinary relationship between Gabo and Mercedes, which spanned nearly seven decades, where she was a support for him in his creative journey and his life partner in times of adversity. Rodrigo addresses with moving sincerity the experience of gradually losing his father, expressing the pain mixed with love as the legendary father turns into a fragile man before his eyes. The book also includes reflections on fame and its impact on privacy, and the difficulty of dealing with the deterioration of the health of a beloved public figure.