Valter Valença immigrated to the United States in 1967. He married Linda, and together they had two children, David and Cristina, or Tina. He is a registered professional engineer ...view moreValter Valença immigrated to the United States in 1967. He married Linda, and together they had two children, David and Cristina, or Tina. He is a registered professional engineer with the State of Maryland. His first book, entitled Living in God’s Battlefield! How Will I Survive?, was published in 2005.view less