I must say, this has been one of the most complete memoirs I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate, striking a perfect balance between personal recollection and contextual detail that feels incredibly organic and effective. It not only reads as a deeply personal account and reflection on your life and your family’s, but you’ve also managed to frame it within a global historical and geopolitical context that makes it surprisingly relevant, even to readers outside your family circle. While reading your memoir, my thoughts and emotions constantly returned to my own family (especially those we’ve lost over the years), and I wished they had left behind a book like yours—one that would have given me another chance to know them better.
Evaluator, FriesenPress

I just finished your book. I couldn’t put it down—I read it all in one sitting. So moving, so authentic, and full of life. There were moments that broke my heart, others that lifted my spirit, and a deep sense of love woven into every chapter.
Your story touched me profoundly. Thank you for sharing your journey with such honesty. I feel fortunate to have read it.
Robert Trassolini

A heartfelt and honest family memoir, this dual biography/autobiography highlights the moments of luck, uncertainty, sorrow, and joy that define the roots of every family tree, showing how we are all guided by similar experiences. Embracing both the tragic and triumphant realities of life, Angel has created a powerful reflection on mortality, relevance, and memory.
Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★

For those who know my dad, you know that if there’s one thing he has plenty of—it’s stories. For years we’ve told him he needed to share them with the world, and it took a few life-changing events for him to realize how all of his stories were connected. I’ve always admired my dad, but seeing the effort and determination he put into writing this memoir fills me with immense pride. I’m honored to share his name—and my grandfather’s. And while this book is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his stories, it’s a wonderful one.
Federico Angel Jr.

Thank you for your book—for sharing a story so full of humanity. Within that big heart of yours, one that has experienced so much—joy, abundance, material and emotional loss, illness, physical and emotional pain—what remains is love, which sustains everything. Resilience, compassion, dedication, strength, commitment. You are an example of life, dear Federico. You have my admiration.
Patricia

I wanted to tell you that Ximena and I finished reading your book. It is an uplifting lesson about the power of perseverance, faith, optimism, and the loyalty and love between a couple—qualities that allow one to overcome life’s challenges. So necessary today for the younger generations.
León Teicher

I read Federico’s book straight through from beginning to end. I loved it! I felt his pain, his immense love for Titi, I laughed and cried. I identified with many parts—the journeys of migration, the sorrow of burying a father, financial hardship, questions and reflections, the deep love for one’s partner and children. I suffered with the loss of Andrés, cried out at Alejo’s passing, and wept with emotion at Felipe’s words during the baptism. It enveloped me! One phrase marked me deeply: “Life, I owe you nothing. Life, you owe me nothing. Life, we are at peace.”
Laura Gomez

First of all, thank you for your generosity in sharing your life experience with all of us! Not many people do that, and this act of generosity is incredibly valuable—an act of love. Reading each chapter, the descriptions made me feel as though I were right there, living every moment. It’s deeply moving how you make the reader so emotionally involved in each scene and moment described.
Juanita Burgos

I read your book and want to congratulate you. I was so captivated that I finished it in one night—an excellent narrative! What I liked most was your heartfelt gratitude toward your wife and to all those who helped you move forward, as well as the tribute to your father. This book should be read by anyone battling cancer—as an example of life and resilience.
Reinaldo Díaz

A multigenerational story of a family that survived unimaginable hardship through love. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this family and to see its story documented so beautifully. I love how personal experiences intertwine with historical details, creating an immersive experience. I hope there’s an extended version one day!
Erin Angel

I just finished reading your book. Inspiring. It changed the way I see life. Thank you for writing it.
Felipe Vargas

The book is truly unique in every sense. What a beautiful and well-deserved tribute to Titi. It’s hard to describe the emotions the book stirred in me—mixed feelings, with an unmatched life lesson.
Alejandro Urdaneta

“A story that lingers after the last page.” This book completely took me by surprise. La Memoria de un Nombre is not just a personal memoir—it’s a generational legacy forged through pain, love, and an unbreakable spirit. I was deeply moved by how it portrays three men sharing the same name, each facing very different battles, yet mirroring one another in the depth of their strength. What struck me most was that the book doesn’t dwell on suffering—it celebrates the refusal to give in. It reminded me of my grandfather: the quiet strength he carried, and how much of it was passed down without a word. I cried, I reflected, and I finished the book feeling more human.
Olivia

I read the book in its entirety without stopping. It’s beautifully written and very emotional. It touched me deeply and exceeded my expectations. Each memory comes to life in your mind, as if you were watching it unfold on a movie screen. A truly moving book.
Ahava Lumbroso Angel

Federico, I just finished reading your incredible creation! You did a wonderful job portraying your amazing story. I found your words deeply inspiring and incredibly uplifting. Thank you for putting life’s small stumbles into perspective for the rest of us! My only complaint is that your gripping narrative doesn’t let the reader put the book down for even a second.
Nicola

Excellent book. Very enjoyable to read. I really liked how it begins and how it ends… like traveling through time by way of music.
Lucia Ponce de León

I wanted to tell you once again how honored I feel to have read your book, Federico. I knew part of your story, but of course not all of it. I hadn’t realized the strong similarities and meaningful connections within your family. Your life is truly extraordinary—it would have been a shame if this story had gone untold.
Margaret Hope

La Memoria de un Nombre is truly an extraordinary book about an equally extraordinary life. As a child from a privileged background, you could never have imagined all the trials and tribulations—both physical and mental—you would endure. Most people would have crumbled under such pressure, but somehow, you survived and emerged triumphant.
Fred

Thank you for your application to the North Shore Authors Collection.
Our committee has reviewed your submission for inclusion, and we would like to formally congratulate you on being accepted into this collection.
Kalan

An excellent description by Federico of his life experiences, many of which I can relate to, as I had the opportunity to know them firsthand through our close friendship since adolescence—a friendship that continues to this day. Magnificent narrative; I read the book almost without stopping.
J.E. Pinzon K.

I read your book this afternoon. All I can say is WOW! Your life is extraordinary. Every one of your family stories is special, full of emotion. Love, loss, sorrow, and joy—all part of life—and you and your family shared it all.
Irene

Your book doesn’t just tell a story; it subtly delivers life, love, resilience, and family drama straight into your mind, all while making you nod, smile… and maybe even shed a tear in public.
Fiora Zephyr

This book narrates, in a moving and at times almost surreal way, the many experiences of the author within his family environment, making it easy for readers to identify with several of those situations. But the most important takeaway is the great lesson it leaves us with: despite all adversities, we must always rise and continue our path with greater determination—eradicating failure from our being—just like in Corey Yuen’s film, which, more than a good movie, had an excellent title: “No Retreat, No Surrender.”
German Barrera

Federico, I really liked the chronological way you wrote it!
Your life has been full of tragedy and adventure.
Catalina Campos

A wonderful book! So well done that I read it in just two sittings.
Tom Reagan

Federico, I’m fascinated by your book. What an interesting life you’ve had; your storytelling is fantastic and beautifully written, and it is also a deeply worthy tribute to your beloved Titi. My heartfelt congratulations!
Inés Botero de Pique

I came across The Memory of a Name and honestly, it stopped me cold. There’s something sacred about a story that carries three generations in one heartbeat. Your words don’t just tell a life… they honor it. Koker.