Drugs, illness, and family memory, the most difficult biography of the biography teacher: "Dying of AIDS in the 90s was dying like a pariah"

In the 1980s, Spain underwent significant changes, with the story of Carlos Caballé Masforroll highlighting the darker side of this era. Born in 1959, Carlos struggled with heroin addiction and ultimately succumbed to AIDS in 1993. His sister, Anna Caballé, a renowned literary critic, recounts his tragic life in her book "El soñador de refugios," which serves as both a personal memoir and a reflection on the tumultuous decade. The narrative explores Carlos's struggles, including his creative aspirations and the impact of his family's dynamics on his life. Anna's writing draws from Carlos's extensive journals, revealing his inner turmoil and the societal challenges of 1980s Spain, marked by drug culture and social upheaval. The book aims to shed light on the consequences of addiction and the broader cultural context of the time, emphasizing the lost potential of a generation.