The Invited Guest

Debut author Adem Gashi published the attractive novel,"The Invited Guest", inviting readers to start a touching journey through the pages of this extraordinary novel based on a true story. Adem Gashi brings us a part of the life of his generation in the early nineties of the last century, when the youth of Kosovo experienced drama and persecution. The book encourages readers to reflect on the complexities of life, love, victory and loss, fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience. The heart of "The Invited Guest" rests on universal themes that resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. The book is a pleasure to read, for many other reasons in different periods, because it reflects a world that comes and goes. What follows is an inspiring journey of survival, resilience and self-discovery as the boy navigates the challenges of working in the market and selling match tickets, soft drinks and more inside the F.C. Prishtina football stadium. The space of life's paths stretches from the capital of Kosovo-Pristina and ends in the capital of Austria-Vienna. The narrative spans the years from 1979-1991, detailing the protagonist's travels to various cities in the former Yugoslavia, including: Sarajevo, Zenica, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka and Ljubljana. When I was leaving Kosovo, I said to myself: "My dear homeland! I found you with many wounds, I'm leaving you full of pain. I'm taking a piece of the pain with me, maybe the wound will be easier for you, my dear Kosovo. In the homeland, even the snow is warm, but in the foreign soil, even the sun's rays freeze." The character of the real Albanian unfolds on every page of the book and emerges through the actions and thoughts of the characters. Therefore, the author emphasizes that some qualities are most appreciated in a person. Let us not merely exist to satisfy our physical needs, neglecting the enrichment of our inner selves. Don't make people regret knowing you but make them regret losing you. Let's become encouraging people, not critics, to point out the good and remove the tears from the eyes of others! Under no circumstances should we cause a tear to flow from someone's eye! We can only be happier when we have one less tear in this life and one more smile in the world. People can never change the truth, but the truth can always change people. The world is full of good people and, if you can't find one of them, then be one of those so that someone will find you.