When the sky turns yellow
When the sky turns yellow It is the makeup artist's first novel, an influencer, Spanish philanthropist, popularizer and author Nerea Pascual. The work of the woman from Alicante can be enjoyed by all her followers starting October 2, 2024 from the publisher Planeta, who has praised the book as a true and moving story of love and struggle.
This is because When the sky turns yellow contains a whole real plot behind it, one that has taught the world that human bonds are capable of transcending all distances and borders, including death itself. There is a lot that Nerea Pascual has overcome to share one of the most unfathomable premises of humanity: love is everything.
Synopsis of When the sky turns yellow
A feeling beyond imagination
The great Emily Dickinson once said that “Those who are loved cannot die, because love means immortality.” This is precisely what this novel is about, the transcendence of the affection of two young people. real Spaniards who lived an intense romance besieged by the will-o'-the-wisps, where, in the end, one of them lost the battle, but left a legacy that lasts to this day.
When the sky turns yellow tells the lives of Lola and Nico, a pair of young people whose relationship has an expiration date. She studies her last year of high school while she navigates insecurities about her future, without really knowing what direction she wants to take for the rest of her days. Although she really wants to conquer the world, she is afraid to leave her comfort zone for fear of rejection.
Her and him
At the same time as Lola struggles, Nico lives each experience as if at any moment he would take his last breath, intensely enjoying the present, since his future is uncertain. Nevertheless, Without even expecting it, the paths of both boys cross, and, immediately, a connection arises between them that makes them become the right person at the right time for each other.
Carpe Diem
Very soon, Lola and Nico begin to understand that their relationship will not be easy, so they are forced to accept it with all its ups and downs. The moments of plenitude are a dream, and during the moments of overwhelm they never feel alone. This is a life lesson almost designed to show the true scope of love, a feeling that many of us complicate unnecessarily.
The real story behind When the sky turns yellow
In 2022, Nerea Pascual —better known on her social networks as @lanenahbrugal— became a trend after a series of publications where she accompanied her boyfriend, Carlos, in one of his worst moments. That year, “Charlie” relapsed due to Ewing sarcoma. The cancer had returned, this time, to never leave it.
Before the tragedy, Nerea used to share the type of posts that abound on the networks of boys her age: poses with her friends at festivals, photographs of her outfits or her elaborate makeup and beautiful and romantic photos next to Charlie. Their respective accounts were like anyone else's, and everyone thought that their bond was like many, but it was not like that.
“Those who are loved cannot die.”
During the last months of 2021, Nerea used her social networks to show Charlie's fight against cancer. From the interactions to the photographs where they could be seen on outings with friends, a love was shown that managed to cross the mobile screens and move millions of people around the world. In this way, users began to be companions.
While Charlie told how he dealt with the symptoms of the disease, with courage and charisma, Nerea showed what it looks and feels like to be the person who accompanies him. Among the various messages of optimism from their more than 2.5 million followers and all the dissemination they received, many more people learned about his story and the powerful message of supporting to the other in times of crisis.
Goodbye, Charlie
Regrettably, One morning in 2022, a statement arrived that shocked Twitter: the death of young Carlos Sarrià, alias “Charlie.” Instantly, the name of this boy, only twenty years old, became a trend on that platform, and thousands of users made their own posts in support of Nerea, who always asked not to be treated with pity, because she knew she was lucky for having known love.
A little later, Nerea herself published a collection of posts where she told how she had fallen in love with Charlie, almost instantly. She claimed that not much time passed between the day they met and the time they started dating, as well as the introduction of their respective families and friends.
About the author
Nerea Pascual Beltrán, better known on her social networks as @lanenahbrugal, was born on March 19, 2001, in Alicante, Spain. The author studied Characterization and professional makeup. However, he decided to take another path in his career, dedicating himself to creating content on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Twitter—currently X—.
Likewise, since the events that occurred with her deceased boyfriend, Carlos, participated in the creation of the Charlie Association, which supports Sarcoma research of Ewing, where she works as vice president, contributing to the treatment, improvement and rehabilitation of minors with a condition associated with cancer.
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