Destroyed by Life and Saved by Art

By Aldivan Torres

Stephanie was born in a poor region of Brazil but has many dreams. Your artist soul will battle for your goals even in the face of great obstacles, tragedies, and failures. Is it worth fighting for your dreams? Is it worth trying to confront racial and classicist prejudice? These and other topics are covered in the book.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ALDIVAN Teixeira TORRES
• Release date: Oct 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215451250

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Destroyed by Life and Saved by Art

Destroyed by Life and Saved by Art

Aldivan Torres

Destroyed by Life and Saved by Art

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Author: Aldivan Torres

©Aldivan Torres (2022)

All rights reserved.

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This book, including all its parts, is copyrighted, and cannot be reproduced without the author's permission, resold, or downloaded.

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Aldivan Torres is a consolidated writer in several genres. He is a lover of literature, cinema, music, and art in general. He seeks in literature the learning of life, pure knowledge, and fun. This exchange of energies and knowledge with the reader is fundamental for the artist. It is an inseparable link that produces impressive results. Being an eternal apprentice is the best adjective for dear Divine, a young man full of hopes for a better future. May the world have more equality, freedom, and brotherhood.

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Destroyed by Life and Saved by Art

Destroyed by Life and Saved by Art

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3- On the Way Back

Chapter 4- Giving Birth

Chapter 5- One year later (living room)

Chapter 6- Routine examination at the doctor

Chapter 7- A Family Confusion

Chapter 8- Visit of roma cousins

Chapter 9 - The enrollment of the girl in the school of Ballet

Chapter 10- School Party

Headmistress

Chapter 11- In singing class

Chapter 12- Change of residence

Chapter 13- Playing in the Street

Housework

The Dating Request

The new routine

The birth of the first child

The birth of the second child

A while later

The accident

The death of her husband

The first job

The first day of work

Music contest

The new challenge

New tender and employment contract

The first television appearance

An international tour begins

The trip to Argentina

First city: Buenos Aires

Arrival in Buenos Aires

Party in Buenos aires at the youth club

Palermo grove

The Rosada House

In the metropolitan cathedral of Buenos Aires

Cabildo National Historical Museum

At the colon theatre

At the Buenos Aires Zoo

The trip to Paraguay

Cancellation of the tour and back to Brazil

Rest of career

On a sacred path

We cannot discriminate against each other

Know how to recognize friends

Do not hold a grudge against anyone

Watch out for compliments

Recognize the truth of your story

You will recognize the truth and it will set you free

Encourage others

Everything is at the right time

Honesty is priceless

There is no point in prostitution

Do not be fake or cheating

Choose honest politicians

Enjoy the leisure

Do not practice bribery

Do not be corrupt

Do not act like false apostles

Do not kill, hit, or harm the next

Chapter 1

Drowned, Recife neighborhood, December 25, 1940

Night descends in Recife. The movement of cars and people have slowed down a bit. It was another common day in the life of a poor family in the suburb of Recife. They were gathered in the room after dinner discussing general situations as usual. However, at one point, something different seemed to be happening.

Abigail

My love, I am in a lot of pain. She must be our third daughter who is going to be born. I am sensing she is coming into the world. Get the midwife. I need help to give birth to the baby.

Wesley

It is almost ten o'clock at night. What an ungrateful time, isn't it? But I know the right person to help us. Do not worry, woman. Me and our eldest son are going to look for her. I promise I will not be long.

Abigail

Thank you so much. You are a perfect husband. The man I have always asked God for. Be ware of thieves. Be careful of our son.

Thomas

Do not worry, Mom. No one's going to hurt us. We are strong, determined, and courageous men.

The pair came out of the presence of the woman who was panicking. They call an acquaintance who did a taxi ride at night. While waiting for their friend, the affliction only increased. Inwardly, they asked for their plans to work. A few minutes later, they were already getting into the car and going against the nurse who delivered at home.

Chapter 2

They advance on the dark streets of Recife. The cold and uncertainty are great due to being advanced night. What would happen? They try not to think of the worst and go on at high speed. Fate was not that far away that made things easier.

During the trip, they listen to a relaxing song to be more relaxed. They go through streets, corners, and blocks with great speed. It was a great dangerous but necessary adventure. What motivated them was the salvation of the dear family member. Their help was necessary for everything to work out in childbirth.

Fifteen minutes later, the pair get out of the cab, walk a few meters, and knock on the door of the nurse's house. Quickly, they hear the noise of approaching