Coordinated by journalists Irma Caceres and Ovidio Cabrera, the volume compiles stories that illuminate little-known facets of Fidel Castro.

Caceres emphasized at the presentation, held at Fidel Castro Ruz Center, that the historical leader always set aside time to talk with people, ask them questions, solicit their opinions, and listen with genuine interest, even on topics he seemingly already understood.

For his part, Ovidio Cabrera remembered that the project arose from the desire to preserve those everyday experiences which, although simple, reflect Fidel’s human and revolutionary dimension.

The renowned journalist emphasized that Fidel Castro was a man “so alive, so present,” whose influence remains strong in those who knew him.

The book’s prologue notes that these narratives recount Fidel Castro’s leading role in the daily construction of the revolutionary process, not only from political leadership but also through direct action on multiple fronts: science, journalism, civil defense, and sports.

The publication is part of the initiatives that Cuban institutions are developing in the lead-up to the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth in 2026, with the aim of transmitting his legacy to new generations through the living memories of those who shared spaces of work, struggle, and reflection with him.

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