Child of the Dark: The Diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus by Carolina Maria de Jesus

Child of the Dark: The Diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus

Carolina Maria de Jesus with David St Clair (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

nonfiction classics memoir emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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The powerful firsthand account of life in the streets of S o Paulo that drew international attention to the plight of the poor. Includes eight pages of photographs and an afterword by Robert M. LevineTranslated from the Portuguese by David S. Clair

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Moods

emotional 80%
sad 78%
reflective 73%
dark 38%
informative 38%
challenging 29%
inspiring 26%
tense 24%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

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4.4

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