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Based on a True StoryThe Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story is a narrative non-fiction book about the author's family history-particularly the lives of their paternal ancestors from Sao Miguel Island in Portugal. The story begins with their great-grandparents before shifting focus to their paternal grandparents and their unconditional love for each other. Their relationship overcame many obstacles of the time and they were physically separated for nearly three years after leaving the homeland. They became immigrants in Canada-a place where the author found themselves born and raised, being something that they are grateful for yet fascinated to reflect on the history of how it happened.Weaving a wonderful tale of the struggles and triumphs as well as the rich Portuguese culture of their ancestry, the book follows their grandfather, Vov , who was the impetus for life in the New World. Embarking on the journey of lifetime, they carried out a mission guided by true love to carve out a fighting chance for the future of his family.The author speaks on various characteristics embodied and behavioural traits that have shaped their sense of self today while forging a deep connection with their ancestors. Understanding more about themselves than anticipated along the way to show that it really is all in the family. The history that behooves us has been set out for those with the privilege to continue down the path-a sentiment that the author draws out with great detail. Their descriptions of events set the scene to take the reader back in time.

An anthology of Luso heritage articles, THOUGHTS FROM A VARANDA (BALCONY) is a Portuguese Heritage Chapbook by Luso-Canadian author, Devin Meireles. "Portugal is still our home." It always was. That long distance relationship was something that our ancestors maintained, and in turn, we did too. Our broken comprehension of the language was no barrier to the infinite love that our families had for us, nor that affection that the country showed us. There was always an adoration regardless of how we communicated with each other. We are Portuguese at heart. The fullness of time falls back on the history that preceded us, that's why it's essential to know our heritage. Recognizing this inheritance, we can draw out pieces of ourselves that are worth keeping to shape what the future looks like. When you consider that there are as many Luso-identifying people outside the political borders as there are within it, the nation is as it ever was. Portugal is composed of colonies scattered abroad. The influence around the world is undeniable. Some aspects of the heritage are unremitting and it's just as easy to go back. We are all Portugal, as long as we want to be.Praise for the Author"Devin's contribution to the Portuguese Canadian diaspora dialogue is to be applauded. It warms my heart to know that the history of Portuguese immigrants to Canada continues to be written and that the stories of individual families become part of the collective narrative of the luso experience." - Emanuel Melo, thetorzorean.com "I hope you guys enjoy Devin's work. I have no doubt his new book will be a success. Enjoy " - Jeff de Gouveia, Hit The Road Madeira Tour Operator