Popular South American Memoir Books
Find memoir books written by authors from South America for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (46)
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Trinta segundos sem pensar no medo : Memórias de um leitor by Pedro Pacífico PT
Country: South America / 
Brazil
Brazil
Description:
Em livro de estreia, Pedro Pacífico, o Bookster, entrelaça momentos cruciais de sua vida com os livros que o acompanharam na jornada de autoaceitação Como os livros podem nos ensinar sobre o mundo, as pessoas que estão à nossa volta e sobre nós mesmos? Como eles são capazes de nos resgatar de momentos difíceis? Ao combinar memórias pessoais e reflexões sobre suas leituras, Pedro Pacífico conta como os livros tiveram papel crucial na construção de sua identidade. Referência entre os produtores de conteúdo literário nas redes sociais, com quase meio milhão de seguidores no Instagram, Pedro, tamb... continue
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Triste não é ao certo a palavra by Gabriel Abreu PT
Country: South America / Brazil
Brazil
Description:
Um mosaico que extrapola a forma narrativa para construir um retrato delicado mas feroz sobre legado, memória e amor na relação entre mãe e filho. Um diário, centenas de fotografias e sessenta e oito cartas é tudo que G. tem de sua mãe, além das lembranças de um passado comum. A caixa de papelão que contém todos esses elementos guarda também as expectativas e as angústias de um filho que tenta construir sua própria identidade e recuperar o contato que se faz ausente. Partindo em busca dessa mulher — de quem ela foi antes da maternidade, da mãe que nasceu com ele, dos mistérios da individualida... continue
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Voyager : The Constellations of Memory by Nona Fernandez EN
Country: South America / 
Chile
Chile
Description:
One of the world's foremost spots for astronomical observation, the Atacama Desert in Chile is also where, in October 1973, twenty-six people were executed by Pinochet's Caravan of Death. Decades on, a petition gathers for a constellation's stars to be dedicated to them. Nona Fernández is made a god-mother to Mario Argüelles Toro, star HD89353, and asked to write a message to his family. When her own mother begins to suffer from fainting spells, Fernández accompanies her to neurological examinations. There, the mapping of her mother's brain activity - groups of neurons glowing and sparking on ... continue
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We Will Be Jaguars : A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo EN
Country: South America / 
Ecuador
Ecuador
Description:
"Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest--one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s--Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate change activism. She has spearheaded the alliance of indigenous nations across the Upper Amazon and led her people to a landmark victory against Big Oil, protecting over a half million acres of primary rainforest. Her message is as sharp as a spear--honed by her experiences battling loggers, miners, oil companies and missionaries"--
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We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo EN
Country: South America / Ecuador
Ecuador
Description:
'I'm here to tell you my story, which is also the story of my people and the story of this forest.' Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. Age 14, she left the forest for the first time to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. Eventually, her ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture. She listened. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate-change activ... continue