The Autobiography of Carolina Maria de Jesus
by
Carolina Maria De Jesus, Robert M. Levine, Beth Joan Vinkler
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2015
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.