Pedro Zerolo chronicles the life and legacy of one of the most influential and beloved activists in Spain’s recent history.

Pedro Zerolo defied the norms of his time, both as a politician and as a pioneer in the fight for LGTBIQ+ rights, equality and social justice.

Through a journey through his life, his activism in the defense of civil rights and his political commitment, this book reveals an extraordinary man who, with courage and passion, transformed the reality of thousands of people.

From his presidency of the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más (FELGTBI+), to his crucial role in the approval of equal marriage and his tireless defense of the most vulnerable groups, Pedro Zerolo left an indelible mark on the history of Spain, helping to create a more inclusive and just country: a better society in which, at last, there was room for everyone. This biographical account is a memory shared in first person by those who accompanied him in his exciting adventure towards equality for more than twenty years, becoming an unparalleled testimony of his struggle for equality, his progressive thinking and his legacy as a defender of human and civil rights.

A must-read on the 20th anniversary of the approval of equal marriage.

Author biography
Miquel A. Fernández García (Plasencia, 1969) is a public policy consultant, activist and executive director of the Pedro Zerolo Foundation. With an outstanding career in social activism, he was secretary general of the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Transexuales, Bisexuales, Intersexuales y más (FELGTBI+) and first secretary of CESIDA, as well as general coordinator of Lambda. He worked closely with Pedro Zerolo, promoting the re-foundation of FELGTBI+ and the creation of the federal LGTBI group of the PSOE, where he led important advances in civil rights. A friend and ally of Zerolo for more than 20 years, today he dedicates his work to preserving and spreading his legacy and extending his egalitarian activism.