The lawyer and writer Manuel Medina presented his latest book “The crisis can wait, life can’t.” supported by a significant representation of the legal, business, political and sports sectors of our country.
More than four hundred and fifty people filled the halls of the InterContinental Hotel Madrid in a heartfelt event in which the author was accompanied at the presidential table by Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of the Xunta de Galicia, Jaime Lamo de Espinosa, author of the book's prologue and emeritus professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and David Trías, literary director of Plaza & Janés.
The attendees listened attentively to the words of the guests, who agreed in highlighting the figure of Manuel Medina As a great lawyer, a friend to his friends and capable of bringing together in one room all the branches of justice, politics, unions, businesses and the country's financial sector, in addition to the presence of the presidents of Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, Florentino Pérez and Enrique Cerezo. All this without losing its simplicity, generosity, hope and loyalty.
Manuel Medina In this book, he reflects on the crisis from a different point of view optimistic and invites us to reflect on the time that takes place during the same. The author breaks down the different types of crisis: the values, plagued by a lack of affection; that of the family, urged by urban life, the rush and the coldness of communications; that of identity, known as 'the three D's': unemployment, despair and disillusionment; the policy, a product of corruption; social, which has caused great poverty and inequality; banking and finally, the crisis economic.
Manuel Medina He has always maintained his eagerness to learn and his vocation to serve the less fortunate. In this book, he recounts the daily life of those who wake up very early in the morning, set the country in motion, and work with the hope of continuing to do so every morning. Whether as a day laborer, police officer, banker, or lawyer, his unique career stands as a vindication of ordinary people and values such as hard work.
The act
After the presentation of David Trías, welcoming the attendees and giving a brief introduction about the book's publisher, it was the turn of Jaime Lamo de Espinosa, author of the prologue, which explained the meaning of the book Manuel Medina “the antithesis between happiness and crisis in life, with a hymn to optimism and hope.”
The president of the Xunta de Galicia, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, He began his speech by alluding to the fact that it is the third book of Manuel Medina in which he participated and later put the life and work of this writer as a valid and sincere example to get out of the situation in which our country found itself: "the economic crisis is overcome by working, in the same way as Manolo Medina It came from a small farmhouse in a remote part of Villanueva del Arzobispo. "You can only overcome adversity by working, and that's why many Spaniards can identify with this book, written from the heart, and also as a reference in the face of the economic crisis."
Alberto Núñez Feijóo He dedicated praise to Manuel Medina During his speech, and making a play on words with the book's title, he said: "When I became president of Galicia in 2009, we found ourselves in a difficult situation. The crisis couldn't wait, but life could."
"The crisis has been very good for Spain and its politicians, because it has allowed them to do things right and correct the mistakes made in the past," he added, adding that "the rescission that began in 2008 has served to put an end to the speculative economy, that hot economy with feet of clay."
The author, Manuel Medina, He began his speech, excitedly explaining why he wrote this book, “I was inspired by a newspaper delivery boy I saw every morning. In my latest work, I also write about the people who take the train every day to go to work and, with their desire and spirit, contribute to getting out of the deep crisis that has affected our country. 'Good makes no noise, and noise makes no good,' a phrase from my friend Isidro Fainé that has always accompanied me throughout my life.”
“The identity crisis that affects people, the economic crisis, the uncertainty that accompanies you, the fear of failure, that crisis that, although it doesn't manifest itself, is experienced and felt on your face.”
Luxury guests
The presentation of the Jaén lawyer's new book brought together more than 450 people from all walks of life. In addition to the President of the Galician Regional Government, Manuel Medina brought together the presidents of Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, Enrique Cerezo and Florentino Pérez.
Among the guests were prominent figures from the judiciary, as well as a large number of lawyers and leaders from other professional firms.
Also present were: José Manuel Barreiro, spokesperson for the Popular Group in the Senate, Fernando Carlos Rodríguez, President of the Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda Commission of the Popular Parliamentary Group in the Senate, representatives of the business world, headed by Ignacio Garralda, president of Mutua Madrileña, Enrique Riquelme, President of Cox Energy, as well as important executives of companies such as Telefónica, Banco Santander, Caixabank or El Corte Inglés.
The event was also attended by the former general secretary of UGT, Candido Mendez.
Other friends were also present on such an important day for Manuel Medina, such as journalists Carmelo Encinas and Alfredo Urdaci, the composer Manuel Alejandro, to which Manuel Medina dedicates a chapter in his book, the singer Emilio José, the patrons of the Princess Kristina of Norway Foundation, of which Manuel Medina He is President and the Consul of the Mexican Embassy also attended, Bernardo Cordova, inter alia.
From Jaén, the author's native land, he was accompanied by a good number of friends and family.
Books written by Manuel Medina
“The crisis can wait, life can’t.” It is the fourteenth book written by Manuel Medina, published by Plaza y Janés.
Previously he wrote:
“Forgotten Field” (1977), “Amelia” (1986), “Juan Carlos I: A King for Humanity” (1988), “Practical Guide to Olive Oil” (2000), “Early retirement: reward or nightmare?” (2001), “The Four Seasons of Life” (2004), “Driving in Spain and not dying trying” (2005), the autobiography “The conquest of life” (2005), “The Mysteries of the Night of San Juan” (2007), “The success of humility” (2008), “Next stop, Catalonia” (2011), “Next station, Madrid Atocha” (2014) and “The Flight of the Thrushes” (2016), in whose presentations he managed to bring together more than a thousand people, including the first instances of the Spanish judicial sector.
Presentation of Manuel Medina's latest book: "The crisis can wait, life can't."
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