The Sand Tree

Dive into The Sand Tree, a novel that intertwines fate and tradition in a captivating tale set on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The story takes us from a corner of a Spanish city to the mystical lands of the Andean highlands, revealing the connection between Wayra, a young Peruvian immigrant embodying the freedom of the wind, and Sócrates, an elderly man bound to a wheelchair, seeking meaning at the end of his life.

As Sócrates faces the indifference of his son and Wayra recalls the legends of Mamita Wayra, the spirit of the wind, the novel explores the beauty of Aymara culture and the quest for identity in a changing world. With a narrative that flows between memories and realities, The Sand Tree is a tribute to memory, family, and the essence of our dreams, which endure in the wind even when they seem fleeting. Don't miss this evocative journey between past and present, culture and legacy.

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The Sand Tree

Dive into The Sand Tree, a novel that intertwines fate and tradition in a captivating tale set on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The story takes us from a corner of a Spanish city to the mystical lands of the Andean highlands, revealing the connection between Wayra, a young Peruvian immigrant embodying the freedom of the wind, and Sócrates, an elderly man bound to a wheelchair, seeking meaning at the end of his life.

As Sócrates faces the indifference of his son and Wayra recalls the legends of Mamita Wayra, the spirit of the wind, the novel explores the beauty of Aymara culture and the quest for identity in a changing world. With a narrative that flows between memories and realities, The Sand Tree is a tribute to memory, family, and the essence of our dreams, which endure in the wind even when they seem fleeting. Don't miss this evocative journey between past and present, culture and legacy.

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The Sand Tree

by Manuel Sánchez
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The Sand Tree

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Overview

Dive into The Sand Tree, a novel that intertwines fate and tradition in a captivating tale set on the shores of Lake Titicaca. The story takes us from a corner of a Spanish city to the mystical lands of the Andean highlands, revealing the connection between Wayra, a young Peruvian immigrant embodying the freedom of the wind, and Sócrates, an elderly man bound to a wheelchair, seeking meaning at the end of his life.

As Sócrates faces the indifference of his son and Wayra recalls the legends of Mamita Wayra, the spirit of the wind, the novel explores the beauty of Aymara culture and the quest for identity in a changing world. With a narrative that flows between memories and realities, The Sand Tree is a tribute to memory, family, and the essence of our dreams, which endure in the wind even when they seem fleeting. Don't miss this evocative journey between past and present, culture and legacy.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940182616706
Publisher: Manuel Sánchez
Publication date: 10/09/2025
Sold by: Draft2Digital
Format: eBook
File size: 665 KB

About the Author

Manuel Sánchez (1967) has been a lover of classical culture and literature since childhood. A voracious reader and writer, he is the author of novels; Alma Luna [Soul Moon], Navegantes [Navigators], La Crisálida [The Cocoon], Las rutas del deseo [Desire Ways], Ultima Thule [Ultima Thule], Bucaneros de estrellas [Buccaneers of the Stars], El árbol de arena [The Sand Tree], La rosa de nieve [The Snow Rose] and Ojos de Mar [Sea Eyes]. As well as a book of short stories, Cajón de sastre [Catch-all Drawer], and a book of poetic thoughts, El viento del sureste [The Southeast Wind]. His works are available in English, French and Spanish editions including ebook, paperback and audiobook formats. He is currently working on a new literary project.

 

Manuel is a Computer Science Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and MBA from IE (Instituto de Empresa). He is a member of the writers associations AEM (Association of Writers of Madrid), AEMCLM (Association of Writers of Castilla La Mancha), Quijote and CEDRO. He has complemented his training with the development of courses in literary creation and classical art at different universities; Escuela de Escritores (Madrid), Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), Wesleyan University (US) and Yale University (US). A tireless traveler, as a globetrotter, he has visited more than fitty countries and maintains an active presence on social media.

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