Held from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together members of the international book and media industry for a five-day celebration of literature, publishing, and creative exchange. As one of the major meeting points for the global publishing community, the fair created a space where publishers, authors, literary agents, booksellers, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry representatives could meet, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing books from different parts of the world, the event encouraged meaningful conversations about the future of publishing, the changing interests of readers, and the many ways stories can reach audiences across languages and cultures.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this international literary gathering is “The Audacity of Indifference: Stories from a Paramedic’s Life and Career” by Alex C. Hernandez Sr. The book joins a diverse collection of literary works featured at the fair, representing the creativity, unique perspectives, and storytelling approaches that make the publishing world vibrant and diverse. Its presence at the event offers an opportunity to introduce the author’s work to a broader international audience while contributing to the exchange of stories and ideas among readers, authors, and publishing professionals. Through the representation of titles across various genres and themes, Citi of Books continues to support opportunities for authors to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in the global literary community.
The Audacity of Indifference is both an emotional exploration of the author’s past as well as an enlightening introspection of a Paramedic’s career.
In “The Audacity of Indifference,” Alex undertakes a journey to understand not only why his mother abandoned his family in his youth but also how she was capable of doing so. Sadly, many children grow up in a single parent family but normally it is the mother who remains. The author was forced to grow up fast as he did so mostly with the absence of his mother while also being raised by a father who struggled with alcoholism.
In spite of and perhaps in many ways because of the difficulties from his youth, Alex was able to parlay his childhood adversity into a successful career as a Paramedic. Now Alex has decided to share an intimate no holds barred look into his life with a compilation of stories from both aspects that have helped to shape him. Alex was once a boy with “a mother size hole in his heart” that had to learn to fend for himself. Now he is a man that battles against circumstance and fate as a Paramedic.
Read the compelling real life stories! Perhaps you will learn something about your own life during the journey!
Alex C Hernandez, Sr. was born in Hammond, Indiana. His family resided in Chicago, Illinois at the time where both his parents were also raised. Alex was raised in Southern California where he still resides with his wife Melissa. He has two children from a previous marriage and a stepson. He also has one grandson making him a proud and loving grandfather.
Alex has been working in emergency medical services for a total of 17 years. He initially became a EMT in 1996. After a relatively short stint he left to join corporate America where he pursued a career and an education. Alex obtained a Bachelors in Business Management, a Bachelors in Business Marketing, and a Masters in Business Administration. Alas, Alex returned to his first love, which was emergency medical services in 2008.
Alex still actively works as a Paramedic for a company in Palm Springs, California. Alex is also an instructor in conjunction with the American Heart Association where he teaches multiple disciplines including, but not limited to Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Basic Life Support. Alex also participates with teaching Neonatal Resuscitation. Alex also was recognized as a HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Hero award winner for his tireless efforts with community service where amongst other things he taught Hands Only CPR to thousands of students within the Coachella Valley communities.
Citi of Books at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 — showcasing stories from diverse voices and creating opportunities for authors and their books to reach new markets, connect with global audiences, and inspire readers beyond borders.
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