This is the first literary work by the 81-year-old author, born in Pedreira, Oiã parish, Oliveira do Bairro municipality, who currently lives in Angola, where he served in the military.

About “O meu abraço à vida,” Carlos Grangeia states that it is a work that “tells of some of the tribulations of a life full of unforeseen events, which will certainly provide pleasant reading moments for readers.”

The synopsis of the work characterizes the author as “a dreamer,” who “never gets discouraged, is resilient and believes in his ability to overcome all adversities and struggles, certain that ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’ and that all desires can be achieved, and therefore, never gives up, constantly pursuing his aspirations.”