Pedro Zerolo narrates the life and legacy of one of the most influential and beloved activists in recent Spanish history.
Pedro Zerolo challenged the norms of his time, both as a politician and as a pioneer in the fight for LGTBIQ+ rights, equality, and social justice.
Through a journey through his life, his activism in defending civil rights, and his political commitment, this book reveals an extraordinary man who, with courage and passion, transformed the reality of thousands of people.
From the presidency of the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más (FELGTBI+), to his crucial role in the approval of marriage equality and his tireless defense of the most vulnerable groups, Pedro Zerolo left an indelible mark on Spain’s history, helping to create a more inclusive and just country: a better society in which, finally, there was room for everyone. This biographical account is a shared memory told firsthand by someone who accompanied him on his moving journey toward equality for more than twenty years, becoming an unparalleled testimony of his fight for equality, his progressive thinking, and his legacy as a defender of human and civil rights.
A must-read on the 20th anniversary of the approval of marriage equality.
About the Author:
Miquel A. Fernández García (Plasencia, 1969) is a public policy consultant, activist, and executive director of the Fundación Pedro Zerolo. With a distinguished career in social activism, he was secretary general of the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más (FELGTBI+) and first secretary of CESIDA, as well as general coordinator of Lambda. He worked closely with Pedro Zerolo, promoting the refoundation of FELGTBI+ and the creation of the PSOE’s federal LGTBI group, where he led significant advances in civil rights. A friend and ally of Zerolo for over 20 years, he now dedicates his work to preserving and spreading his legacy and extending his equal rights activism.
