Bitita's Diary: The Autobiography of Carolina Maria de Jesus

The Autobiography of Carolina Maria de Jesus

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Political Science

• Author: Carolina Maria De Jesus, Robert M. Levine, Beth Joan Vinkler, Emanuelle Oliveira
• ISBN: 9781317475842
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Publication: May 20, 2015
• Imprint: Routledge
• Language: English

Carolina Maria de Jesus (1914-1977), nicknamed Bitita, was a destitute black Brazilian woman born in the rural interior who migrated to the industrial city of Sao Paulo. This is her autobiography, which includes details about her experiences of race relations and sexual intimidation.