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Sofia: Essence & Wisdom
"Nothing changes in essence. What changes is our way of observe." Sofia - Essence & Wisdom - is a collection of thoughts and quotes from Lydia D'Arddhu (a Brazilian author who writes about the evolution of the soul and breadth of mind, with the same competence, coherence and charm that writes about sex and prejudice). This is also the first book of Lydia D'Arddhu (which has published books in Portuguese, her native language) to be translated into English. Sofia - Essence & Wisdom - is an inspiring book that makes us rethink the common issues of life through the magical look of its author. A book that can be read as those who enjoy the moments of life with softness and lightness or... "Like who, in an absurd gesture, breaks the immensity of the water in search for air."
132 pages, Paperback
First published June 7, 2013
About the author
Lydia D'Arddhu
5 books12 followersAlso known as:
Lydia Gomes.
[PORTUGUÊS - ENGLISH]
Lydia D'Arddhu (pronuncia-se "D'Arffí") nasceu no seio da antiga nata guanabara de poetas, jornalistas, escritores e compositores.
Filha do Comendador Sylvio Gomes - radialista, escritor, compositor, diretor da Rádio Mundial/Rio nos Anos 60 - e de Lydia Mendonça - radialista, jornalista, colunista do Jornal O Globo e das revistas A Cigarra e O Cruzeiro, nas décadas de 70 e 80; apresentadora na extinta TV Rio nos Anos 70, e na TV Amazonas nos Anos 80.
Neta de Eduardo Luiz Gomes - boêmio; amigo e parceiro de ideologias e composições do maestro Heitor Villa Lobos; além de empresário da música em sua Casa Verdi, considerada por artistas da época como uma sucursal do Conservatório de Música de Niterói, nas décadas de 40 e 50.
E sobrinha de Gomes Filho - poeta e jornalista, imortal e patrono da Academia Niteroiense de Letras ao lado de nomes como Casimiro de Abreu, Euclides da Cunha, Raul Pompéia, Joaquim Manoel de Macedo e Osório Duque Estrada.
Trabalhando com as palavras desde menina, em diversos meios de comunicação, Lydia D'Arddhu escolheu a linguagem dos romances para dar asas à sua irrequieta força criativa.
O resultado pode ser conferido nas páginas do romance MORGANWISH-WALKER.
Um livro que exalta o amor e a força das nossas raízes - sejam elas humanas ou mágicas.
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The Brazilian author Lydia D'Arddhu (pronounced "D'Arffee") was born within the old Guanabara cult dream team of poets, journalists, writers and composers.
Daughter to Commander Sylvio Gomes - radio presenter, writer, composer, diretor of Rádio Mundial/Rio - and to Mrs. Lydia Mendonça - radio presenter, journalist, social columnist for O Globo newspaper, A Cigarra magazina and O Cruzeiro magazine in the 70's and 80's; also a TV hostess on the extinct TV Rio/RJ in the 70's and TV Amazonas/AM in the 80's.
Granddaughter to Mr. Eduardo Luiz Gomes - bohemian, friend and partner in both ideology and compositions of Maestro Heitor Villa Lobos, as well as a recording manager in his Casa Verdi, considered by all artists at the time to be a branch to the Niteroi Conservatory of Music in the 40's and 50's.
And niece to Mr. Gomes Filho - poet and journalist, imortal and patron to the Niteroi Academy of Letters, standing by names such as Mr. Casimiro de Abreu, Mr. Euclides da Cunha, Mr. Raul Pompeia, Mr. Joaquim Manoeal de Macedo and Mr. Osório Duque Estrada.
Mrs. Lydia D'Arddhu - who was named by her parents Lydia Martha de Mendonça Gomes, but opted for a name more suiting of her essential talents directly tied to the Tradition of Magick - started working as a young girl, in ad campaigns and fashion editorials.
Also as a girl, Mrs. D'Arddhu ran the most importante catwalks of Rio under the baton of French choreographer Yolande Hargreaves, partaking as well in the Brazilian launch Adidas Fashion Show, held at the Sheraton Hotel, with the presence of every authority connected to the sports, not mentioning the World Champion German soccer team.
Still in her early ears, Mrs. Lydia D'Arddhu shone in front of TV cameras beside boy wonder Ferrugem in comedy shows of the extinct TV Tupi/RJ.
As a teenager, she coordinated, produced and acted as a TV presenter in the state of Amazonas, alongside her mother and professional mentor.
For almost four years, Mrs. D'Arddhu was in front of the TV Amazonas cameras with the shows Nossa Gente - that aired live on Saturdays, Always at 5 PM - and Ela - also broadcast, live, from Mondays through Fridays, from 8 AM to 11 AM.
When TV Amazonas switched networks from Bandeirantes to Globo, she felt it was the moment to give even broader wings to her talents.
Mrs. Lydia D'Arddhu returned to the Southeast of Brazil and began a career as a social columnist and as a tourism writer. Mrs. D'Arddhu is a foun
Lydia Gomes.
[PORTUGUÊS - ENGLISH]
Lydia D'Arddhu (pronuncia-se "D'Arffí") nasceu no seio da antiga nata guanabara de poetas, jornalistas, escritores e compositores.
Filha do Comendador Sylvio Gomes - radialista, escritor, compositor, diretor da Rádio Mundial/Rio nos Anos 60 - e de Lydia Mendonça - radialista, jornalista, colunista do Jornal O Globo e das revistas A Cigarra e O Cruzeiro, nas décadas de 70 e 80; apresentadora na extinta TV Rio nos Anos 70, e na TV Amazonas nos Anos 80.
Neta de Eduardo Luiz Gomes - boêmio; amigo e parceiro de ideologias e composições do maestro Heitor Villa Lobos; além de empresário da música em sua Casa Verdi, considerada por artistas da época como uma sucursal do Conservatório de Música de Niterói, nas décadas de 40 e 50.
E sobrinha de Gomes Filho - poeta e jornalista, imortal e patrono da Academia Niteroiense de Letras ao lado de nomes como Casimiro de Abreu, Euclides da Cunha, Raul Pompéia, Joaquim Manoel de Macedo e Osório Duque Estrada.
Trabalhando com as palavras desde menina, em diversos meios de comunicação, Lydia D'Arddhu escolheu a linguagem dos romances para dar asas à sua irrequieta força criativa.
O resultado pode ser conferido nas páginas do romance MORGANWISH-WALKER.
Um livro que exalta o amor e a força das nossas raízes - sejam elas humanas ou mágicas.
________________________________________________________________
The Brazilian author Lydia D'Arddhu (pronounced "D'Arffee") was born within the old Guanabara cult dream team of poets, journalists, writers and composers.
Daughter to Commander Sylvio Gomes - radio presenter, writer, composer, diretor of Rádio Mundial/Rio - and to Mrs. Lydia Mendonça - radio presenter, journalist, social columnist for O Globo newspaper, A Cigarra magazina and O Cruzeiro magazine in the 70's and 80's; also a TV hostess on the extinct TV Rio/RJ in the 70's and TV Amazonas/AM in the 80's.
Granddaughter to Mr. Eduardo Luiz Gomes - bohemian, friend and partner in both ideology and compositions of Maestro Heitor Villa Lobos, as well as a recording manager in his Casa Verdi, considered by all artists at the time to be a branch to the Niteroi Conservatory of Music in the 40's and 50's.
And niece to Mr. Gomes Filho - poet and journalist, imortal and patron to the Niteroi Academy of Letters, standing by names such as Mr. Casimiro de Abreu, Mr. Euclides da Cunha, Mr. Raul Pompeia, Mr. Joaquim Manoeal de Macedo and Mr. Osório Duque Estrada.
Mrs. Lydia D'Arddhu - who was named by her parents Lydia Martha de Mendonça Gomes, but opted for a name more suiting of her essential talents directly tied to the Tradition of Magick - started working as a young girl, in ad campaigns and fashion editorials.
Also as a girl, Mrs. D'Arddhu ran the most importante catwalks of Rio under the baton of French choreographer Yolande Hargreaves, partaking as well in the Brazilian launch Adidas Fashion Show, held at the Sheraton Hotel, with the presence of every authority connected to the sports, not mentioning the World Champion German soccer team.
Still in her early ears, Mrs. Lydia D'Arddhu shone in front of TV cameras beside boy wonder Ferrugem in comedy shows of the extinct TV Tupi/RJ.
As a teenager, she coordinated, produced and acted as a TV presenter in the state of Amazonas, alongside her mother and professional mentor.
For almost four years, Mrs. D'Arddhu was in front of the TV Amazonas cameras with the shows Nossa Gente - that aired live on Saturdays, Always at 5 PM - and Ela - also broadcast, live, from Mondays through Fridays, from 8 AM to 11 AM.
When TV Amazonas switched networks from Bandeirantes to Globo, she felt it was the moment to give even broader wings to her talents.
Mrs. Lydia D'Arddhu returned to the Southeast of Brazil and began a career as a social columnist and as a tourism writer. Mrs. D'Arddhu is a foun
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