El olvido que seremos
"El olvido que seremos" is a novel by Colombian author Héctor Abad Faciolince. It tells the story of the author's relationship with his father, Héctor Abad Gómez, a physician and human rights advocate who was murdered in 1987. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of violence on families in Colombia.
The narrative reflects on the importance of memory and the struggle against forgetting. It combines personal anecdotes with historical context, highlighting the political turmoil in Colombia during the late 20th century. The work is both a tribute to a father and a commentary on the broader societal issues of the time.