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A longing for freedom

By Marcelino de Alencar

Book code: 1076920

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Religious, Spirituality, Love and romance, National literature, Fiction and romance

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Synopsis

Gabriel grew up surrounded by faith. Born into a strong Christian tradition, he learned the church’s prayers, hymns, and customs from an early age. Yet, over time, what should have been a personal conviction became merely a legacy—a faith that was repeated but never truly chosen. Weary of living what he views as an automatic spirituality, Gabriel makes a radical decision: to take a "vacation from God."

Determined to prove he can forge his own destiny without religion, he leaves São Paulo for Copenhagen, carrying with him only dreams of success, independence, and a life free from spiritual obligations. Amidst the Scandinavian cold, new encounters, opportunities, and challenges begin to shape his journey. Yet, the more he tries to distance himself from the faith that defined his childhood, the more questions life seems to place in his path.

Amidst professional achievements, silent crises, and conversations that stir his conscience, Gabriel discovers that running away from God may be harder than he imagined. And just as his life seems to be crumbling—precisely when he believes he is in control—a single sentence echoes like an unexpected calling:

— "You know, Gabriel, sometimes God breaks us in order to rebuild our faith in a different way."

On a journey spanning two continents—and deep within his own heart—Gabriel must discover whether faith is merely an inherited habit... or a choice capable of completely transforming the course of his life.

Features

ISBN 9786502476413
Number of Pages 182
Edition 1 (2026)
Format A5 (148x210)
Binding Paperback with Flaps
Color Black and White
Paper Type Offset 80g
Language English

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Marcelino de Alencar

Marcelino de Alencar

Formado em Letras pelas Faculdades Integradas Tibiriçá (extinta). Funcionário público, assistente administrativo concursado pela prefeitura de Campo Limpo Paulista. Autor de 5 Livros no Clube de Autores.

O autor também é professor de classe bíblica, há mais de sete anos, na Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia.

Marcelino de Alencar

Licenciado en Letras por las Facultades Integradas Tibiriçá (extinta). Funcionario, asistente administrativo de la alcaldía de Campo Limpo Paulista. Autor de 5 Libros en el Club de Autores.

El autor también ha sido profesor de clases de Biblia durante más de siete años en la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día.

Marcelino de Alencar

Graduate in Letters from the Tibiriçá Integrated Faculties (extinct). Official, administrative assistant of the mayor of Campo Limpo Paulista. Author of 5 Books in the Clube de Autores.

The author has also taught Bible classes for over seven years in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Marcelino de Alencar

Uddannet i litteratur fra de nu nedlagte Tibiriçá Integrated Colleges. Offentlig ansat med en stilling som administrativ assistent i den offentlige sektor for kommunen Campo Limpo Paulista. Forfatter til 5 bøger udgivet af Clube de Autores.

Forfatteren har også været bibellærer i over syv år i Syvende Dags Adventistkirken.

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