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Sep 8, 2020 40 min

Adson from Brazil

from Immigrant Voices Podcast Project Hosted by Deborah

Once their daughters were enrolled in University in Brazil, Adson and his wife Aleide, left behind their careers to live life abroad. Culture shock hit hard. Not just the language and the food, but the snow and a sudden career change made Adson’s adjustment tough. As a concert coordinator, journalist, and musician in his native country, he found himself suddenly painting houses in Boston. After years juggling work as a journalist for a local Brazilian paper and as a construction worker, (while amassing a collection of musical instruments —you can hear him playing the flute in the background of this introduction), Adson started his own home improvement company. As a successful entrepreneur, Adson has made New England his home. All those who know him are grateful that he stayed.

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Once their daughters were enrolled in University in Brazil, Adson and his wife Aleide, left behind their careers to live life abroad. Culture shock hit hard. Not just the language and the food, but the snow and a sudden career change made Adson’s adjustment tough. As a concert coordinator, journalist, and musician in his native country, he found himself suddenly painting houses in Boston. After years juggling work as a journalist for a local Brazilian paper and as a construction worker, (whil...

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Adson from Brazil

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  1. 0:37 Introduction to Adson
  2. 1:38 The Desire to Live Abroad
  3. 6:00 Culture Shock
  4. 14:40 The Worst Moment
  5. 27:05 Dreams Fulfilled
  6. 31:45 Environment
  7. 34:21 Philosopher Adson

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