Launch Of Novel One Million Hearts For Gus Dur Karyaani Dematra In Today's Memory, January 8, 2010

Novel One Million Hearts for Gus Dur by forced Dematra which was launched at the PB NU Headquarters, Jakarta on January 8, 2010. (Between/Prasetyo Utomo)

JAKARTA Memories today, 13 years ago, January 8, 2010, Novelist totaling Dematra launched his latest novel entitled One Million Hearts for Gus Dur. The launch was carried out at the PBNU Central office, Jakarta. The launch was also attended by PBNU officials and the son of Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), Alissa Wahid.

The novel was launched with the death of the Father of the Nation's death 10 days. Indeed, Dematra's desire is not grandiose. He hopes that his novel can insipate many people related to Gus Dur's life. From his childhood to becoming a leader of the nation.

Gus Dur's dedication to the nation and state is quite large. Moreover, Gus Dur is a unique figure. He was born as the son of a kiai. However, his actions were not always spent studying religion alone. He was able to learn many things.

He often studies directly from films and books. Gus Dur's activities were carried out when he studied in Egypt. His behavior cannot be disturbed. He was willing to skip college to watch and read books. Because, the knowledge given in lectures is considered less interesting. Mainly because he got that knowledge when he was in Indonesia.

The knowledge that Gus Dur got through books and films is actually useful. He was able to stand voiced the inspiration of the people thanks to his broad knowledge. He also chose a camp opposite the New Order (Orba). Gus Dur brought himself among those who were treated unfairly by the New Order.

Gus Dur's narrative of supporting the people was also presented by Gus Dur when he became Indonesia's number one person. The values of pluralism are widely distributed so that peace accompanies the whole of Indonesia. He did this even before the end of his life, December 30, 2009.

Petang itu, setelah magrib 30 Desember 2009, pukul 18:45 WIB sosim simple, smart, dan pencinta damai itu, akhirnya berpulang menemui sang kekasih, Allah Tabaraka wa Taala. Terasa sakit, namun seperti yang selalu ditentahkan keterbutuhan, hanya Allah Yang Maha Abadi.

As His word, everything on earth will beNIguing, eternal only Allah, the owner of greatness and glory. Millions of people let Gus Dur go, a great scholar, culturalist, a democratic figure and inspiration for the citizens of this nation in making changes and upholding democracy, pluralism, and human rights, "said Maman Imanulhaq Faqieh in the book Fatwa and Canda Gus Dur (2010).

Gus Dur's departure in fact brought deep sorrow. All over Indonesia is grieving. Director as well as novelist,▁tujuan Dematra, moreover. According to him, Gus Dur is an inspiralous person. He was devastated by the departure of Gus Dur.

In fact, Gus Dur is planned to watch his film titled Gus Dur: The Movie (even though the film has not aired). As a form of appreciation, Gus Dur's scenario: The Movie He wrote. He also added various stories related to Gus Dur so that they can touch every student of the reader.

The novel was finally summarized. He also launched a novel entitled One Million Hearts for Gus Dur at the PBNU Office, Jakarta on January 8, 2010. The launch was attended by all PBNU officials. Even more special was Gus Dur's son, Alissa Wahid, who came and gave a direct speech representing his family.

They are happy not to play with the presence of the novel. The hope is that the novel can inspire many people to fight for humanity like Gus Dur.

The Book of One Million Hearts for Gus Dur was adapted from Gus Dur's scenario: The Movie with the addition of the life-end traces of the pluralism figure in the world. the book describes Gus Dur a lot from a human point of view, which focuses his childhood until he gets married.

Followed by excerpts of his struggle period. Details of the last period leading up to his death, obtained from those closest to Gus Dur, and closed with a description of the state ceremony led by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, "said deny Dematra in his introduction to the book One Million Hearts to Gus Dur (2010).