Description
Discover 'What Is Mine', an insightful exploration of Brazil's recent history through the lens of personal narrative. Sociologist Jose Henrique Bortoluci embarks on a poignant journey, interweaving his father's experiences as a truck driver with significant national events from the mid-1960s to the mid-2010s. The book captures the profound transformation of Brazil, highlighting major infrastructure projects like the Trans-Amazonian Highway, initiated during a military dictatorship that wreaked havoc through brutal deforestation.
Through intimate interviews with Didi, Bortoluci reveals the heavy toll of labor on health and family, including the tragic consequences of a heart attack and cancer in retirement. This rich narrative melds individual struggles with broader societal issues, making 'What Is Mine' a powerful commentary on class disparity and the relentless pursuit of growth. With inspiration drawn from literary giants like Annie Ernaux and Svetlana Alexievich, Bortoluci crafts a thought-provoking discourse on the scars borne by both people and nations.
For readers interested in sociology, history, and personal stories, 'What Is Mine' is not just a book; it's a mirror reflecting the intricate ties between personal health, capitalism, and socio-economic conditions. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper connections within Brazil's contemporary landscape. Experience this brilliant examination of resilience, loss, and the intertwined fates of individuals and their nations today.
Through intimate interviews with Didi, Bortoluci reveals the heavy toll of labor on health and family, including the tragic consequences of a heart attack and cancer in retirement. This rich narrative melds individual struggles with broader societal issues, making 'What Is Mine' a powerful commentary on class disparity and the relentless pursuit of growth. With inspiration drawn from literary giants like Annie Ernaux and Svetlana Alexievich, Bortoluci crafts a thought-provoking discourse on the scars borne by both people and nations.
For readers interested in sociology, history, and personal stories, 'What Is Mine' is not just a book; it's a mirror reflecting the intricate ties between personal health, capitalism, and socio-economic conditions. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper connections within Brazil's contemporary landscape. Experience this brilliant examination of resilience, loss, and the intertwined fates of individuals and their nations today.