Joana Josefina
Joana Josefina, mother of the esteemed Brazilian writer Conceição Evaristo, was a remarkable figure who lived to be 98 years old. Known for her resilience and quiet strength, she inspired her daughter to embrace literature through her own experiences as a domestic worker and her practice of keeping a diary. Joana's life and teachings significantly influenced Evaristo's writing, which often reflects themes of identity, memory, and the struggles of Afro-Brazilian women.
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Joana Josefina, Conceição Evaristo's mother, passed away in 2021 at the age of 98.
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Brazil:
Joana Josefina, Conceição Evaristo's mother, passed away in 2021 at the age of 98.
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