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The narrative unfolds from a casual visit by the narrator Jack Tate to an exhibition on baroque painting in a gallery in London, when the adventures of Kurupira, a mythical figure of an Amazon Forest goblin with inverted feet and defender of the forest, begin, who offers himself as squire to the greatest English philosopher of this century, Sir Roger Scruton, and seizes his soul during his stay in Brazil. They fight against the 12 evil dragons that inhabit the vast Brazilian territory, symbols of the corruption of the 12 biggest Western moral values.Sir Roger is part of a successor group of the 12 knights of the legendary Round Table, along with Edmund Burke, Alexis de Tocqueville, T.S. Elio...
The story of this detective novel came from a dream that the author had while napping on a beach, on a hot and sunny day. From his vision, he discovered that the places and much of what he had dreamed of did indeed exist. Then, through research, he developed the story you have in your hands. The characters came to life and all the details emerged as if they were based on real events. A Devastated Dream tells the story of a young couple, in love since adolescence, who fulfilled their dream of getting married and having a life together. However, a devastating event interrupts their honey moon, changing the course of their lives forever. The story of the two shows how life often follows unplanned paths, which are the result of choices. From there, persistence is all that remains.
'Atreve-te a ser feliz' aborda uma história de vida com factos verídicos, partilhada com o objectivo de o levar numa viagem à descoberta de si mesmo e do caminho para a verdadeira felicidade.
The Walnut Shell is a portrait of the migratory situation of the beginning of the 21st century, told in the first person by the protagonist. It is a novel of profound human sensitivity, shedding a little light on the sad socio-economic-cultural reality which part of the world’s population is forced to confront because of the effects of short-sighted and insensitive policies, leading to the immense suffering of those affected. It is also a love story. Love between people. Love for our unknown fellow human-beings.
''That's my list of things to look forward to. It's pretty insignificant compared to the list of reasons to give up. Giving up is easy. I like easy. And I've always been one known for taking the easy way out.'' This book is about pain and suffering, about struggling between your mind and your heart. And how one can move past it. By feeling it. All of it. My hope is that this book shows you that you are not alone in your woes. I feel it too.
How does it feel to endure everything you said you wouldn't and most importantly what does it actually say about you? Don't Answer. I'm talking to myself. How come you're still in the same situation you said you'd be damned if you every caught yourself up in? Don't reflect. Although you should. You me¬ditate, pray, exercise, drink, smoke, maybe go out every night or stay all day at home looking at your phone, just to avoid yourself. How's that working out for you? Don't worry. The grass isn't always greener on the other side, it gets greener when you water it. Water yourself.