Life in My Father's Shadow

In the backdrop of 1960s Colombia, the author's world is defined by her father, a notorious figure known simply to most as 'The Doctor.'

Dr. Velásquez is a rebel, a man of principles and a prodigious communist organizer in the Americas with ties to Fidel Castro and Che Guevara and a prime target of the CIA with a bounty on his head.

The 'Doctor' is forced into hiding leaving his daughter grappling with the void, bereft of the father she adores. Amid the chaos of the era, in an attempt to find him, she unravels the intricate tapestry of his clandestine life that intertwines politics, loyalty, and familial bonds.

As the eldest of four siblings, she shoulders the responsibility of helping to raise her brothers and sister, witnessing her mother's sacrifices to safeguard the family.

'Life in My Father's Shadow,' paints a poignant portrait of loss and redemption, exploring the depths of the author's yearning for a father she feels she barely knows as the book delves into the fervent political landscape of Colombia.

A powerful, ravishing story of loyalty, political commitment, belief, hope and family bonds.