Sylvio & Me - by Muriel Vasconcellos (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sylvio is a Brazilian professor fleeing the persecution of innocent intellectuals in his country in 1970. Muriel is a translator working for an international organization in Washington, D.C. When the two meet, it's love at first sight. After spending a total of ten days together, he asks her to join him if he applies for a job in Mexico. She quickly says yes! This true story begins as they arrive in Mexico City to start their new life together, then takes us through their journey of joys and challenges, tears and laughter. <br>The second half of the volume retells the couple's touching story in Portuguese. It also includes a collection of tributes and acknowledgments of Sylvio's achievements.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Portuguese version: <p/>Sylvio é um professor universitário brasileiro fugindo da perseguição a intelectuais inocentes no Brasil de 1970. Muriel é uma tradutora norte-americana que trabalha para uma organização internacional em Washington, capital. Quando eles se encontram, é amor à primeira vista. Após passarem apenas dez dias juntos, ele pede que ela o acompanhe ao México, onde está pretendendo um cargo. Ela aceita sem titubear. Esta história real começa quando eles chegam à Cidade do México para começar sua nova vida a dois, e depois nos leva em sua jornada de alegrias e reveses, risos e lágrimas. <p/>A segunda metade deste volume narra a história comovente do casal em português. Também inclui uma coletânea de homenagens e reconhecimentos da obra de Sylvio.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Muriel Vasconcellos has had a long career working as an editor and translator for international organizations, both as a staff member and a freelancer. She holds a Ph.D. degree in linguistics from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She now lives in San Diego, California, where she also enjoys interests that include art and graphic design, interior and landscape design, and volunteering in her community.
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