Sylvio & Me

Sylvio is a Brazilian professor fleeing the persecution of innocent intellectuals in his country in 1970. Muriel is a translator working for an international organization in Washington, D.C. When the two meet, it's love at first sight. After spending a total of ten days together, he asks her to join him if he applies for a job in Mexico. She quickly says "yes!" This true story begins as they arrive in Mexico City to start their new life together, then takes us through their journey of joys and challenges, tears and laughter.

Sylvio is a Brazilian professor fleeing the persecution of innocent intellectuals in his country in 1970. Muriel is a translator working for an international organization in Washington, D.C. When the two meet, it's love at first sight. After spending a total of ten days together, he asks her to join him if he applies for a job in Mexico. She quickly says "yes!" This true story begins as they arrive in Mexico City to start their new life together, then takes us through their journey of joys and challenges, tears and laughter. The second half of the volume retells the couple's touching story in Portuguese. It also includes a collection of tributes and acknowledgments of Sylvio's achievements.

Muriel Vasconcellos has had a long career working as an editor and translator for international organizations, both as a staff member and a freelancer. She holds a Ph.D. degree in linguistics from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She now lives in San Diego, California, where she also enjoys interests that include art and graphic design, interior and landscape design, and volunteering in her community.