A Form of Resistance: Reasons for keeping mementos

Amid Spain's economic challenges, the author reflects on how small mementos and everyday objects can combat despair. Through personal stories tied to items like a Zippo lighter and vinyl records, he explores the universal connection to memory and identity. This prose work emphasizes the importance of preserving history against the backdrop of capitalism's destructive forces, echoing themes from Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. The book, now available in English, showcases García Montero's insights on resilience and the enduring power of memory.