Pedro Zerolo tells 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 across 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 State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals, Bisexuals, Intersexuals and more (FELGTBI+), to his crucial role in the approval of equal marriage 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, at last, we all fit. This biographical account is a shared memory in the first person by someone who accompanied him on his moving journey toward equality for more than twenty years, becoming an unmatched testimony of his fight for equality, his progressive thought, and his legacy as a defender of human and civil rights.
An essential read on the 20th anniversary of the approval of equal marriage.
About the Author:
Miquel A. Fernández García (Plasencia, 1969) is a public policy adviser, activist, and executive director of the Pedro Zerolo Foundation. With a distinguished career in social activism, he was secretary general of the State Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Transsexuals, Bisexuals, Intersexuals and more (FELGTBI+) and first secretary of CESIDA, as well as general coordinator of Lambda. He worked closely with Pedro Zerolo, promoting the reestablishment of FELGTBI+ and the creation of the federal LGTBI group of the PSOE, where he led important advances in civil rights. Friend and ally of Zerolo for more than 20 years, he now dedicates his work to preserving and spreading his legacy and extending his equal rights activism.
