CURRENT MISSION: COEXIST

ONCE UPON A TIME...

I am a Brazilian writer. Unfortunately, writing novels is not enough if need to survive and support a family. So, I have a permanent job, as a public servant. I work as Secretary in a local music school. I had three books (novels) published, mostly in Portuguese. However, my newest novel, "The Gadarene" was translated into English and is available on Amazon stores. The others are titled "Era Uma Vez 1986" (Once Upon a Time in 1986) and "Missi Dominici" (Missi Dominici).

My family and I have applied to immigrate to Canada. I live with my wife, Jane. I have three daughters: Amanda (29 y/o), Ana Beatriz (26 y/o) and Maria Rita (11 y/o). They are fantastic.

If you really wanna know more about me, you should read my posts on my blog ("Returned to Sender," in English) cause I am what I write - http://letterrefused.blogspot.com.br/ and if you like it, go further and read my books too, haha! Here's the link: https://comunidadedocaminh.wixsite.com/alessandro-mendonca-

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I believe the Couchsurfing experience arouses in us rare (but essentials) feelings as the will to serve others, to receive them and take care of an unknown person, to interact with and share with, learning and teaching, giving and receiving. Those things are the major purpose of the human being.

Interests

I'm a writer, composer, teacher, cook, musician, drawer, theologian and member of Green Party. So, I like talking about all the prohibited issues, including Politics and Religion! Hahaha!

• writing
• books
• music
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite football teams are:

Botafogo (Brazil)
Juventus (Italy)
Newcastle United (England)
Real Sociedad (Spain).

Singers and groups: Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, U2, The John Butler Trio.

Movies: It's a Wonderful Life, The Magnificent Seven, Star Wars Saga, Rocky, The Color Purple, Crash, Forrest Gump.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A great joy was witnessing the birth of my daughters.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil

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