JOURNEY WITH BENJAMIN - MARTIN VOPENKA

An engaging novel about a father and son embarking on a journey in search of the meaning of life after the tragic death of the mother. David, a well-to-do man, suddenly has to face single fatherhood and build a relationship with his eight-year-old son. The decision for a spontaneous trip becomes the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that leads them across national borders and personal barriers.

• A touching story about family relationships and loss
• Journey into the Unknown as a metaphor for searching for oneself
• The attempt to find the meaning of life after a tragedy
• A wonderful adventure for the boy and a challenge for the father
• A story about crossing borders, both of countries and personal
• Inspiring reading that encourages reflection on one's own life

In his novel "Journey with Benjamin", Martin Vopenka takes the reader on an emotional journey in which a father and son try to redefine their roles and find a common path. The book touches on important topics such as grief, loneliness and the need for closeness and understanding. The author describes with great sensitivity the relationships between the characters, showing their mutual impact on each other.

This novel is not only a story about a journey, but above all about trying to understand oneself and the world after a loss. David, the protagonist of the book, has to face a new reality in which he lacks his beloved wife and mother of his child. He decides to abandon his previous life in Prague and set off into the unknown to get closer to his son and find meaning in the new situation. This spontaneous decision becomes the beginning of a fascinating journey that leads them through different countries and cultures.

"Journey with Benjamin" is a reading that encourages reflection on one's own life and relationships with loved ones. It is a story about how important it is to seek support and understanding from other people in difficult times. The book also touches on the theme of the need for acceptance and the search for one's own identity. In his novel, Martin Vopenka proves that even after the greatest tragedy, you can find the meaning of life and enjoy every day. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is looking for inspiration and comfort in difficult times.

Mariusz Szczygieł described this book as one of the most beautiful Czech novels.

The book has 268 pages and is paperback. It was published in 2016 by Dowody na Istnienie Publishing House.