2025, Contraluz

Renowned journalist Jesús Álvarez invites us to revisit the most intense and decisive moments of his professional and personal life in these memoirs, brimming with honesty, emotion, and a deep love for the media.

In a unique account that only he could offer, Jesús Álvarez takes us behind the scenes of television and radio in Spain, recalling anecdotes involving legendary figures and revealing the experiences that shaped his nearly fifty-year career. With a warm and sincere voice, he shares the challenges of his profession, the sacrifices made by his family, and dramatic episodes—such as the kidnapping of a loved one—that transformed his life and his understanding of journalism.

Close to the Stars is a revealing and unforgettable biography that spans from his beginnings in radio to the spotlight of television, passing through moments of uncertainty, solidarity, and hope. It is a tribute to his parents, his colleagues, and all those who accompanied him along the way, written with the authenticity of someone who has lived every page of his story intensely.