“The Friend of God – Chronicles of my life in the world of entertainment, sports and politics”, by Mariano Israelit, includes unpublished anecdotes with “Pelusa”, from his beginnings in Villa Devoto to his last days, including the meetings with his entire family, with Fidel Castro in Havana, with Evo Morales, Hugo Chávez, to name a few.
for some Diego Armando Maradona He was a god, for others simply the best player in the history of football. Always controversial, contradictory, but loyal to his friends, Argentine above all things and authentic like few others. One of the best and most faithful friends of the soccer star, Mariano Israelitwill present next Monday, November 25, his first book, “The Friend of God – Chronicles of my life in the world of entertainment, sports and politics” (from Serial Editorial), which includes unpublished anecdotes with “Pelusa”, from his beginnings in Villa Devoto to his last days, passing through the meetings with his entire family, with Fidel Castro in Havana, with Evo Morales, Hugo Chávez, to name a few.
It is an intense journey through more than three decades of stories, anecdotes and unforgettable events narrated by Israelit.
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The author of the book lived more than 35 years of the purest and truest friendship with the most iconic person of the 20th century, the best soccer player of all time, “my friend Diego Armando.” “During all these years at his side I had the joy of sharing beautiful and indelible moments and some not so much,” he said. Israelit.
Stories, incredible situations that no one told and no one lived from the inside like me. In this book, Israelit tells “the funniest anecdotes and experiences with the genius of world football. The learnings he left me and the beauty of sharing his friendship all these years.”
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“For me (Maradona) was a friend, a wonderful person with whom we shared unforgettable moments, many smiles and the occasional tear. With Diego we lived through times and anecdotes that few had the privilege of sharing, but without a doubt Mariano Israelít was one of those friends who were always supporting their friend in the good times, but especially in the worst,” said the former representative and friend of the “ten”, Guillermo Coppola.
“Without a doubt, ‘El feo’, as Diego called him, was someone very special for him and he was also special for me, because he was an essential pillar in the support and support of the best player in the world. If it weren’t for his support in everything moment and at all hours, I would not have been able to completely take care of all the meetings, business and trips that the race of ten demanded”, Coppola remarked.
“You have no idea what it was like to live with one of the 100 most important personalities in history.” Mariano tells them in this book, with great detail and in first person”, he added.
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Mariano Juan Israelít was born on September 12, 1967 in Capital Federal in the Caballito neighborhood. He is a producer of TV, radio, events and shows. He was the winner of two Martín Fierro Awards, and recognized for having produced programs such as Badía & Cia, Imagen de Radio, La Noche del 10, Liga Súper 8, Fuemos Héroes, El Juego Sagrado (Enzo Francescoli), Fútbol por la Altura (Evo Morales ) and Telling Life (Eduardo Sacheri). He was also Alejandro Lerner’s manager. He owns the largest Diego Maradona Memorabilia Museum called “La Mano de Dios”, and is currently a music producer at Café Berlin & Roxy Bar & Grill.
Book presentation
“THE FRIEND OF GOD”, Chronicles of my life in the world of entertainment, sports and politics, by Mariano Israelit (Editorial Serial)
Monday 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Cortazar Room of the National Library
Book sale link: https://mandibula.com.ar/producto/el-amigo-de-dios-mariano-israelit/
Source: Ambito
