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The Accidental President of Brazil: A Memoir by Michel Temer

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The Accidental President of Brazil: A Memoir

by Fernando Henrique Cardoso

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Language	:	English
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In this gripping memoir, former Brazilian President Michel Temer tells the story of his unlikely rise to power and the tumultuous events that followed. From his early days as a young lawyer to his unexpected ascent to the presidency, Temer offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs he faced during his time in office.

Temer was born in 1940 in the small town of Tietê, São Paulo. He studied law at the University of São Paulo and entered politics in the 1970s. He served as a member of the Brazilian Congress for over 30 years and held several ministerial positions before becoming vice president in 2011. In 2016, he became president after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff.

Temer's presidency was marked by both progress and controversy. He oversaw the passage of important economic reforms and helped to stabilize the Brazilian economy. However, he was also criticized for his handling of the corruption scandal that engulfed Brazil's political class. In 2017, he was charged with corruption and money laundering. He was eventually acquitted of these charges, but the scandal damaged his reputation and led to his impeachment in 2018.

In this memoir, Temer offers a candid account of his time in office. He discusses the challenges he faced, the decisions he made, and the lessons he learned. He also provides a unique perspective on the political and economic turmoil that has plagued Brazil in recent years.

The Accidental President of Brazil is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history and politics. It is a fascinating and revealing account of one of the most consequential presidencies in Brazil's history.

About the Author

Michel Temer was born in 1940 in the small town of Tietê, São Paulo. He studied law at the University of São Paulo and entered politics in the 1970s. He served as a member of the Brazilian Congress for over 30 years and held several ministerial positions before becoming vice president in 2011. In 2016, he became president after the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff.

Temer is a controversial figure, but there is no doubt that he is one of the most important politicians in Brazilian history. His memoir is a fascinating and revealing account of his time in office and a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian politics.