How I Killed My Father

At eleven years old, Sara Jaramillo Klinkert's life changed forever. In a Medellín ravaged by drug violence, her father, a respected lawyer, was assassinated. The gunshot did not just end his life—it shattered her family, trapping them in an endless cycle of grief, silence, and trauma.

How I Killed My Father is a breathtaking, raw, and deeply personal memoir about the weight of loss and the struggle to move forward. The title is a powerful metaphor for the act of letting go: to heal, Sara must "kill" the idealized, haunting ghost of her father that has dominated her existence for decades. Through poignant prose, she unravels her memories to confront violence, forgive the past, and reconstruct her own identity from the ruins.

It is a deeply emotional, poetic, and courageous reflection on trauma, grief, and resilience. Jaramillo Klinkert’s voice is intensely honest, giving readers an intimate look into the human cost of violence in Colombia and the universal journey of overcoming devastating loss.

Perfect for fans of memoirs, Latin American literature, emotional coming-of-age stories, and readers interested in narrative non-fiction exploring grief, family dynamics, and psychological healing.