What Is Mine
Book • 2024
The book tells the story of José Henrique Bortoluci's father, Didi, a truck driver for 50 years, and his role in building Brazil's monumental infrastructure projects.
It weaves together the father's road trip tales, the author's sociological commentary, and the broader narrative of Brazil's political and economic history.
The book explores the impact of Brazil's development projects, such as the Trans-Amazonian Highway, on the country's environment and society.
It also delves into the personal and national identity through the lens of the author's family history and social class transitions.
It weaves together the father's road trip tales, the author's sociological commentary, and the broader narrative of Brazil's political and economic history.
The book explores the impact of Brazil's development projects, such as the Trans-Amazonian Highway, on the country's environment and society.
It also delves into the personal and national identity through the lens of the author's family history and social class transitions.
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Endless work, little money, occasional UFOs: my father’s five decades driving Brazil’s roads
