Ihan and a voice of hope
A reflective novel for teenagers, and recommended for all audiences
Ihan is a character who possesses an extraordinary quality: he has a great sense of humanity. And it is, from this perspective, that he tells us a story full of drama, of foolproof friendship, of love, but also of revenge, violence and emotional collapse. Each of the characters in this youth novel (although recommended for all audiences) dictates a life lesson and, in the end, Ihan, based on these experiences, proposes a deep spiritual reflection. A book with moments of lightness, suspense, pain and the triumph of humanism over human misery.
"Iharam Lara"
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In the course of my path in art, I have been close to many personalities, both from the cultural sphere and from the mass media. Over many years, I have learned to differentiate the artificial ones from the real ones, which is why Iharam really catches my attention: the center of his life is art, not as a way to attract the spotlight, but as an existential need. and, ultimately, spiritual.
Iharam is passionate about virtual design, where he expresses his vein in a pristine and original way, I mean that his designs go beyond the commercial cliché to ascribe to the work of the author. On the other hand, his being an artist has led him to the path of music, where he also shows off his skill on the guitar, in addition to having a sensitive singing voice and, what makes him more interesting in this ethereal discipline, is that he is also an inspired composer; he is truly a very complete musician. And now he surprises us with this facet of a writer, with Ihan and a voice of hope. I have nothing to add to the wonderful prologue by Océana Manzanarez who, in a succinct yet profound manner, shows us the core points of the matter at hand. If I had to say anything else, it would be to highlight Iharam's transpersonal concerns; his discipline and commitment to art is comparable to his passion for issues related to the awakening of consciousness. His artistic sensibility makes him a humanist, a being concerned less about his personal fame and more about serving others, which has led him to become a coach and therapist where, paradoxically, his being an artist is revealed in his full expression.
It is my wish that this book be a source of inspiration and inner reflection regarding the jewel of friendship, but also to value the blessing of life. I remember the Spaniard Ruiz Zafón, who realizes that those who write give life to their texts from their passionate heart, which makes each work take on an unlimited dimension. Ruiz Zafón wrote: “Each book… has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it, lived and dreamed of it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone lowers their eyes to the pages, their spirit grows and strengthens.
So be it.
F. Fernando Ruiz-Torres.
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