“When I am in the city I have the impression that I am in a living room with crystal chandeliers, rugs of velvet, and satin cushions. And when I'm in the favela I have the impression that I'm a useless object, destined to be forever in a garbage dump.”
This book delves into the lives of individuals facing extreme hardship, highlighting their courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. more
Carolina Maria de Jesus, a Brazilian journalist, was born on March 14, 1914, and died in 1977. She is known for her autobiographical works, particularly 'Children, My Dear Children' and 'I, the Slave', which document the life in Brazilian favelas. more
“Muscle has memory: the body knows things the mind will not admit.”
“Imitation is the sincerest form of insecurity.”
“Smoking ages you quicker than almost anything else.”
“a woman obsessed with her body is also obsessed with the limitations of her emotional life.”
“I fear, as any daughter would, losing myself back into the mother.”