Etiqueta: the portuguese immigrant
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Writing About The Exceptional Immigrant
My discoveries brought me a deeper appreciation while my affinity for the man was an inspiration to preserve his fascinating life. What unfolded was a biography of the exceptional immigrant; a story about hope, perseverance, and true love. This project was my greatest tribute
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Book Now Available at Toronto Public Library
Do the work and dreams really come true! The values that I learned from my grandfather’s life is enough motivation to achieve anything.
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Paying Tribute With A Book
It was a fortuitous day when I was inspired by my family history. One of those things that pulled me in like a rip current off the shores of the motherland.
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FREE eBook Promo (August 16-18) Amazon Kindle ONLY – The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story, written by Devin Meireles
FREE eBook Promo (August 16-18) Amazon Kindle ONLY – The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story
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Correio Dos Acores Article
Neto de açorianos escreve livro para imortalizar história de emigração do avô paterno para o Canadá
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How a Picture Tells a Life Story
I stare at the photograph from that time. It displays a stunning young woman with bright eyes fixed on moving up in the world. I see her eagerness and joy like how a bird lifts into flight. There were so many milestones still yet to come. Ready to bring any dream to life as she…
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Uma história de amor
Esta história começa como tantas outras, de muitas das famílias luso-canadianas.
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Now Available!
Diversity was pervasive in Kensington Market more than ever. The neighbourhood and surrounding area was maturing and demographics were shifting once again with even more newcomers moving in. Toronto was booming with exponential growth, evolving like a lush flower in full bloom. Construction projects were changing the downtown core as well as the people that…
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Now Available!
The driver dropped him off at a taxicab stand near the entrance of Union Station. Stepping out onto the wide sidewalk on Front Street with his baggage in hand, he was received by a row of columns that bestrode the facade of the station building. The Royal York Hotel emanated grandeur across the street. He…
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Now Available!
At the Meireles household, there was always a Christmas tree with a few ornaments, but it wasn’t wrapped with lights. A few chocolate decorations and unwrapped gifts would be under the tree. Every year, the children got a toy, either a yo-yo or a pião, the Portuguese wooden spinning top. Mostly the simple joys of…
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Portuguese Press Release (Jornal De Toronto)
Inspirado na herança portuguesa, Devin Meireles pesquisou suas raízes durante quase dez anos. Agora, ele escreveu suas descobertas em um romance chamado The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story.
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Excerpt from The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story – Ebook Coming 18 January 2022
Ponta Delgada had many unattached men and was an extended playing field that her village could never offer. There were gentlemen from all over the island with the potential of being “The One.” Many of them chased after the young ladies in pursuit of the same intentions. It was the matchmaker’s promised land, like bachelors…