Happy Old Year: An Autobiography (Discoveries Latin American Literary Review Press) [Paperback]

Marcelo Rubens Paiva (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1991

autobiography, Brazil, tr David George

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Portugese

Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Latin Amer Literary Review Pr (July 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935480536
• ISBN-13: 978-0935480535
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,885,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this book needs more publicity!, January 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Happy Old Year: An Autobiography (Discoveries Latin American Literary Review Press) (Paperback)

Marcelo turns what could be an endless soap opera into one of the most beautiful, delicate and funny books I've ever read.

He proves to be a strong, sensitive individual and integrates part of the history of Brazil during the dictatorship while developing this beautiful autobiography.

My only complaint is that I felt like I was left in the middle of something, the plot didn't offer enough of a closure.

I wish more people in the States knew about this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life after the Wheelchair, January 24, 2006

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renmiri - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Old Year: An Autobiography (Discoveries Latin American Literary Review Press) (Paperback)

Marcelo had an accident while diving and was left quadriplegic at 20. One year after the accident he reviews his life and the events that left him on a wheelchair.

In spite of such a sad theme the book is funny, inspiring and uplifting. Marcelo manages to keep his sense of humor and his faith in life despite all odds.

A truly inspiring story.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Old Year, September 29, 2003

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Bruna Rehm (Porto Alegre, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Happy Old Year: An Autobiography (Discoveries Latin American Literary Review Press) (Paperback)

I read this book in June the 2003 and I thought the book is very nice, interesting and special. The book is An Autobiography
by Marcelo Rubens Paiva (THE AUTHOR), his problems, his happy moments and sad moments. I loved it and I recomend it because this is a motivating book. It's a drama and one true story.