"July 5, 1955 The birthday of my daughter, Vera Eunice. I wanted to buy a pair of shoes for her, but the price of feed keeps us from realizing our desires. Actually we are slaves to the cost of living. I found a pair of shoes in the garbage, washed them, and patched them for her to wear." 1955, Page 3

"I got one kils of ham and one kilo of sugar and spent six cruzeiros on cheese. And the money was gone." 1955, Page 3

"I can take the ups and downs of life. If I can't store up courage to live, I've resolved to store up patience." 1955, Page 10

"I don't know how to sleep without reading. I like to leaf through a book. The book is man's best invention so far." 1955, Page 17

"I've made a promise to myself. I want to treat people that I know with more consideration. I want to...