The Saga of a Thinker

In his first novel, psychiatrist Augusto Cury narrates the journey of Marco Polo – not the 13th-century Venetian navigator and adventurer, but a young man embarking on the great adventure of life itself. Marco Polo is a medical student, a free spirit full of dreams and expectations. Upon entering university, he is confronted with a harsh reality: the insensitivity and coldness of his professors, who fail to understand that each patient is more than just a set of symptoms; they are human beings with complex and unique stories of loss and disillusionment. Indignant, the young man challenges internationally renowned professionals to prove that patients with mental disorders need more than just medication and dialogue – they need to be treated as people, as equals. In a constant battle against discrimination, Marco Polo sparks a true revolution in mindsets...