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I am an independent Brazilian writer, biologist, and I work with solar energy among other activities. I aim to promote knowledge about sustainable development and consciousness along my journey, as evolutionary ways for human well-being in harmony with the environment. Every challenge is an opportunity for personal growth, and I am here to improve my English and promote my book, which is my contribution. My literary work seeks to integrate reflections on consciousness, science, philosophy, and human nature [death, suffering, love, children, autism]. I translated my work into English to engage with readers from different cultures and backgrounds in this artistic journey.
Reviewed by Alissa Deann for Readers' Favorite
Of Reverie and Prose in the Paradox of Being by Raydrich Rocha is a deeply introspective memoir that combines the author's personal stories with philosophical and poetic elements. Rocha talks about parts of his life in Brazil, sharing his journey through love, heartbreak, fatherhood, and self-discovery. He draws inspiration from people like Nietzsche, Marcus, Jung, and Camus to show facts about life, like language limits, how people feel lost in society, and how love, suffering, and change can shape us. Rocha shares some of his personal struggles, like his mother's depression, his father's surgeries, and how much he wanted to help them. He also talks about failed dreams, losing interest in academic life, failed relationships, and moments when he felt like a stranger in his life. This is an emotional and reflective book that asks a big question about life: "How can we live with awareness and purpose?"
I love how Rocha was honest in his writing. He shared his feelings, mistakes, regrets, and hopes without shying away from details. It is full of short stories that show big life lessons like how hard it can be to take care of aging parents, the pain of heartbreak, and how difficult it is to live in a world that does not give us time to think. I really love the pictures in the book; they are of great quality and full of life. The pictures helped me connect more with the author's journey, making every life lesson feel like a personal touch in my life. I love how Raydrich Rocha admits to his failures and when he acted wrongly, sharing how these failures helped him grow. Although this book is full of emotional and reflective themes, it is also full of love and a strong desire to understand life better. Of Reverie and Prose in the Paradox of Being passes a message that everyone has their own battles and healing, and understanding takes time. This book is not just about Rocha's life; it inspired me to always remember that pain and growth are all part of life. I recommend it to anyone who loves books with deep themes about life and human experience.
