Between Reason and Desire (Paperback)

Between Reason and Desire is an intimate, raw, and transformative memoir that unveils the journey of a woman who dared to love beyond limits - and in doing so, discovered the profound power of letting go. Written with honesty, elegance, and emotional depth, María Asti-Schulz takes readers into the heart of a love story that begins with fascination and passion but evolves into a powerful exploration of identity, freedom, and self-worth.

At its core, this is not simply a story about romantic love - it is a story about awakening. Through a deeply personal lens, María exposes the duality that so many women face: the constant tension between what reason tells us and what desire compels us to feel. As she navigates the intoxicating pull of affection intertwined with emotional dependency, manipulation, and the painful reality of narcissistic relationships, the author invites readers to reflect on their own emotional patterns and the cost of ignoring the red flags of love.

Set between Miami and international and domestic travel, the book paints a vivid backdrop where professional success, art, and emotional turmoil collide. María, an accomplished woman - a director, producer, and business executive - reveals the vulnerability behind her strength. Beneath her public image lies the private struggle of a woman learning that even the most intelligent and accomplished among us can fall captive to love's illusions. But through heartbreak comes transformation.

With lyrical prose and psychological insight, Between Reason and Desire explores the metamorphosis of pain into resilience. The author learns that true love begins with self-love - and that liberation often comes not from holding on, but from daring to release what no longer aligns with one's soul. Her story becomes a mirror for all who have ever loved deeply, been deceived, or felt trapped in the invisible prison of emotions.

This book is both confession and catharsis, an invitation to heal through honesty. It shows that silence can be broken, that vulnerability can become strength, and that the act of writing - like love itself - can be an act of freedom.

Between Reason and Desire is not only the testimony of one woman's emotional rebirth; it is a universal reflection on human connection, forgiveness, and the courage to transform loss into wisdom. It reminds us that love, in its purest form, must coexist with truth - and that the most powerful form of love we can ever experience is the one we learn to give ourselves.

María Asti-Schulz is the author of "Between Reason and Desire", published in both English and Spanish through Amazon. She writes under her middle name, María, as a tribute to the countless women who share it-those who will find in her story a mirror of their own emotions, strength, and transformation.

An Industrial Engineer specialized in Innovation and Market Disruption at Harvard University, María holds three MBAs focused on Management, Global Strategy, and Sales and Marketing Administration. She graduated in the United States with the highest honors and served as Vice President of the Golden Key International Honour Society, which recognizes the world's top academic achievers.

She is currently the director, producer, and creator of one of the most renowned tango companies internationally, declared Uruguay's National Cultural Emblem and Brand Ambassador, and officially recognized by the cultural ministries of Uruguay and Argentina. Alongside her artistic career, María also serves as a manager at one of the world's largest airlines, bridging the worlds of art, innovation, and corporate leadership.

Her productions have earned major international recognition, including the CINE Golden Eagle and Telly Awards (2012) for the documentary "The Quest for Wonder", dedicated to Latin America. In 2023, a documentary series on Turkey that she co-produced with Telemundo received the prestigious Emmy Award. Her work has been featured by NBC, Univision, Telemundo, and People Magazine, among others.

In "Between Reason and Desire", María opens her heart to share the intimate story of a woman who loved deeply and learned to let go while still in love-a powerful journey of resilience, healing, and inner freedom that transforms pain into strength and self-awareness.