Marquinhos Gomes and Atef Abu Saif release new biographical works

Brazilian singer Marquinhos Gomes is set to release his autobiography, ‘Eu Tinha Tudo Para Dar Errado’, on September 6 at the Igreja Batista Atitude Alphaville. The book details his journey from his youth in the periphery to his musical career, while addressing recent personal hardships, including the death of his father, Pastor Luiz Gomes, and his battle with Bell's facial palsy. Gomes stated he has fully recovered and has resumed his professional activities.

In literary news, the book ‘Quero estar acordado quando morrer’ by Palestinian writer and former Minister of Culture Atef Abu Saif provides a firsthand account of the conflict in Gaza. The work, published in Brazil, compiles daily records kept by Saif during 90 days of intense bombardment and military operations following the October 7, 2023, attacks. The memoirs document the humanitarian crisis, including famine and destruction, while reflecting on the author's lifelong experience with conflict in the territory.