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Becky Blanton: O ano em que fui uma sem abrigo

Filmed Jul 2009 • Posted Oct 2009TEDGlobal 2009
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Becky Blanton decidiu viajar um ano numa carrinha através do país, mas quando a depressão se instalou e o trabalho freelance terminou, acabou por se tornar numa sem abrigo. De uma forma intimista, descreve-nos a experiência de se tornar numa das sem abrigo americanas que trabalham.

Becky Blanton is a writer, photographer and former journalist who found herself homeless, but bounced back to tell her story and inspire others. Full bio »

Translated into Portuguese by Helena Sobral
Reviewed by Rafael Eufrasio
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