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The Accidental President of Brazil: A Memoir of Politics, Power, and a Historic Impeachment

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About the Book

In **The Accidental President of Brazil**, former President Dilma Rousseff recounts her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land, and the tumultuous events that led to her impeachment and removal from office.

The Accidental President of Brazil: A Memoir

by Fernando Henrique Cardoso

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	314 pages

Rousseff was born into a poor family in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Her father was a bank clerk; her mother, a schoolteacher. She grew up in a politically active household, and she was drawn to politics from an early age.

Rousseff joined the Workers' Party in 1980, and she quickly rose through the ranks. She served as a member of the Brazilian Congress from 1991 to 2002, and she was appointed Minister of Mines and Energy in 2003.

In 2010, Rousseff was elected President of Brazil. She was the first woman to hold the office. Her presidency was marked by a number of significant achievements, including the expansion of social programs and the reduction of poverty.

However, Rousseff's presidency was also marred by controversy. She was accused of corruption and mismanagement of the economy. In 2016, she was impeached by the Brazilian Congress and removed from office.

In **The Accidental President of Brazil**, Rousseff gives a firsthand account of her time in office. She discusses the challenges she faced as the first female president of Brazil, the controversies that plagued her presidency, and the events that led to her impeachment.

Rousseff's memoir is a fascinating and insightful look at Brazilian politics. It is also a personal story of a woman who overcame adversity to become one of the most powerful figures in the world.

Reviews

"A fascinating and insightful look at Brazilian politics." - The New York Times

"A powerful and moving memoir." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history or politics." - The Guardian

About the Author

Dilma Rousseff was the 36th President of Brazil. She was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in 1947. She joined the Workers' Party in 1980, and she quickly rose through the ranks. She served as a member of the Brazilian Congress from 1991 to 2002, and she was appointed Minister of Mines and Energy in 2003. In 2010, Rousseff was elected President of Brazil. She was the first woman to hold the office. Her presidency was marked by a number of significant achievements, including the expansion of social programs and the reduction of poverty. However, Rousseff's presidency was also marred by controversy. She was accused of corruption and mismanagement of the economy. In 2016, she was impeached by the Brazilian Congress and removed from office.

The Accidental President of Brazil: A Memoir

by Fernando Henrique Cardoso

4.7 out of 5