Etiqueta: book excerpt
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My Father Was Born When JFK Was Elected President
The baby was transported to the nursery for a newborn assessment. They had bright green eyes not resembling most of their relatives, truly phenomenal. All the results looked normal and within range, including weight, length, and head circumference. In the meantime, she was moved to the postnatal unit after childbearing. The nurses offered her some…
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Best In The World – Book Excerpt from Finding Madeira
Winding upwards into the mountainous interior of the island, he grew up in Santo António, a civil parish within the capital city. From there, Pico Dos Barcelos, a special viewpoint, watches Funchal like how a pigeon sits on a wire.
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Descoberta – Finding Madeira For The First Time
The driver cackled at our disbelief as he remained focused on the road—steering with one arm and hitting the horn with the other, all while maintaining a steady foot on the gas.
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Ponta Delgada Is a Beautiful Historic City
The Portas da Cidade was a central monument where life circulated around. The beautiful city gates symbolize the earliest land defence and greets onlookers near the port.
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My Great-Grandmother was Like a Blooming Hydrangea
She was driven towards his warmth and kindness; he was the apple in her glittering eyes. When inhibition stood between, they denied their adoration for each other, fearing judgment from the townspeople. However, unbridled love saw no bounds and could not be withstood. Maria Angelina de Conceição Cabral, my bisavó (great-grandmother), defied taboo after falling…