Raimundo Arruda Sobrinho – Homeless Man’s Dreams Come True
This will inspire you to never give up on your dream to publish your work: https://t.co/70rx9xbyKb #amwriting… by @lorettamilan— William Scott (@TheCuredRebirth) September 5, 2016
This is a MUST Read for those working towards their dreams.
This #TravelTuesday I want to you journey with me to São Paulo, Brazil.
Born 1 August 1938, Raimundo worked as a gardener & bookseller. However, in the late 1970s, early 1980s, nearly at the end of the military dictatorship of Brazil, he became homeless.
Raimundo Arruda Sobrinho lived in anonymity for 35 long years, just one more faceless member of the thousands of people that make up Brazil’s homeless population. Every day, he gathered whatever paper he could and honed his skills as a poet and philosopher. He sat in the same spot every day, his “island” as he called it, and every day people walked by without giving him a second thought. To the world, he was just one more dirty old homeless man occupying the streets.
Raimundo’s wildest dreams was that maybe his words would be remembered one day, maybe they might be published, but he knew deep down that they would probably never be read by anyone at all. Then, one day, in the spring of 2011, something happened that changed his life forever.
The Conditioned or #Incondicional tells the amazing story & friendship of Shalla & Raimundo. It’s now available on Amazon for purchase (Portuguese Edition)
You can also read the First Chapter Here, English Translated.
We never know the ripple effect as we create points of association between ourselves and others. The world isn’t as separate as we imagine it to be.
So why not take the time to hear each other’s stories? And even champion each other’s dreams? Who knows–the doors we unlock for others may just swing wide open to usher us into our own destinies. 
“They say that when the disciple is ready, he is the master.”
Thanks Oprah Winfrey for posting our story at The Huffington Post!!
Man Homeless For 35 Years Reunites With His Family, Thanks To A Stranger’s Kindness
© Enricoh Alfonzo ~ Alfonzo Words
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26 Responses
How inspirational!! It's amazing reading all these posts, there's so much you can take from each one. Well done Alfonzowords! N keep it coming 😀
This post is so inspiring! I can't belive this amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing.
That is so amazing. It really does take just one person. You never know what's going on in their lives unless you take notice and action.
This is so heart touching. It reminds me that homeless people deserve my attention
So beautiful and touching, that girl has such a big heart!!
This was really an emotional post. I really hope the book gets published in English. I definitely want to buy that book. Thanks for sharing yet another great post for humanity. 😭😭😭
This is touching. Wish all people are like this. Willing to help for the people needs. Very inspiring. Thank u.
Oh wow! What an inspiring and beautiful story. It is so true that one person with one simple act of kindness can change so much 🙂
Oh wow, from both sides it's a beautiful story. I love that she looked at him as a person, not just another homeless face. This is amazing.
This is a beautiful story. Such a great act of kindness.
God Bless those people who would extend their hands to people they don't know. A beautiful and inspiring story for everyone to read.
I love to read great inspiring stories like this one. It's good to know we still have good people in this crazy world.
What an inspirational story. If only more people were like this.
I love that so much good has come from their friendship. This is a wonderful story.
Omg just love this!!!! Such an inspirational
Story!!!!!
This is a beautiful and inspirational story. Just goes to show that you never know how you may impact someone's life- or vice versa.
This has to be one of the most inspiring posts I've read all day. It would be nice to help improve someone's life.
What a beautiful and inspiring story. I love reading happy stories they seem so rare these days.
this is amazing! love the story and may i say that video is well done! kudos to the girl for changing this man's life!
This is a touching story and a good inspiration.
What an inspiring story, you made me inspired
What a beautiful story.. I am so touched by people like this..
This post is so inspiring! I can't belive this amazing story. Love it!
What a beautiful story! It takes one person to stop and care to make an impact in someone's life.
What a touching story. I love just how one action can change everything.
I love this story of hope and care in the human heart. Thank you for sharing!