Catharsis - García-Cortés, Rafael Samuel

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Résumé :
How would you live the last year of your life if you knew the exact date of your death? Especially if you were relatively young, healthy, and the premonition made no sense? This is the question Sebastian asks himself every day after receiving a mysterious note that reads, You only have one more year to live. The entire year Dr Sebastian Luis Perez-Fuertes struggles with the daily receipt of the mysterious missives that remind him of the day he will supposedly die, unleashing a catharsis of enigma, love, and Hispanic American culture, while navigating the confines of his life in Puerto Rico, bathed in the seas of magic realism. In Catharsis, Garcia Cortes extends an invisible contract acquainting us with a fascinating character whose only desire is to continue existing despite a future overshadowed by a distressing prognosis.

Biographie:
Born and raised in the vibrant streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Rafael S. Garc?a-Cort?s forged a path of academic excellence, earning a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, before delving into the intricacies of medicine and obtaining his Doctorate degree. His journey took him to the prestigious Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he honed his skills in Internal Medicine, Adult Cardiology and Heart Transplantation, later earning a Master?s degree in Population Health Sciences. Throughout his career, he has published numerous peer-reviewed medical articles and has been lauded as an excellent physician. However, it is through his debut novel, Catharsis, that the full breadth of his artistic talents is revealed. A psychological thriller with a stunning blend of magic realism and medical expertise, the novel paints a brilliant portrait of his beloved Puerto Rico, only made possible through the author?s unique voice. Now residing in Indianapolis, Indiana, with his family, Dr. Garc?a-Cort?s continues to inspire and captivate readers with his masterful and irreplaceable storytelling.