Those Who Stayed

Set against Colombia’s complex history of violence, this audiobook explores the poignant story of families and soldiers coming together in a transitional justice project called Casa O11ce, where they build a house in a process that confronts past atrocities. Through brief, present-tense chapters, it examines questions about justice, truth, and reconciliation, revealing the lives of the eleven young men who were victims of extrajudicial killings and the ongoing efforts to reckon with that history. The narrative offers a nuanced look at how collective memory and personal hardship intertwine in a nation's journey toward accountability.