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A troubled childhood marked by school bullying. War in Guinea, where he witnessed the murder of 3 friends. Possessing a high IQ and strong logical reasoning skills, he pursued a career in ICT for decades, and volunteered in Africa.

Bullying, War, ICT and Volunteering

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The book is an autobiography written by Rui Osório, 78 years old, who is insolvent and has post-traumatic stress disorder. It recounts his life experiences from childhood to old age. The work is divided into several chapters that address different aspects of his life.

The first chapters provide information about Rui's family and childhood. He was born in 1947 in the city of Porto, Portugal, into a middle-class bourgeois family with a long genealogical history. His childhood was marked by a rigid and formal family environment, with a distant father and a domineering mother and aunt who imposed a regime of surveillance and abuse. Rui experienced trauma and confusion in his childhood, struggling against the contradictions and ethical conflicts he observed in the adult world.

The autobiography follows Rui during his school years, describing his journey through primary and secondary education (Liceu D. Manuel II). During this period, Rui developed an interest in hobbies such as model trains, construction kits, and drawing, which provided him with a refuge from the formality and hostility of his family environment. He also became involved in the social life of his community, participating in events such as the São João festival and Carnival celebrations.

In 1969, Rui was drafted into the Portuguese army and sent to serve in the colonial war in Guinea-Bissau. His experiences during this period, including the trauma of a tragic accident that killed several of his comrades, are recounted in detail. After returning from the war, Rui struggled to reintegrate into civilian life, facing various phobias and difficulties.

The autobiography then recounts Rui's subsequent professional and personal experiences, including his work in the IT field, his marriage and divorce, and his later involvement in volunteer work in Africa. Throughout the narrative, Rui reflects on the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the unique perspectives he gained from his diverse life experiences.

The unique and interesting insight this document reveals is the richness and complexity of Rui's life story, encompassing a vast range of experiences—from the trauma and abuse of his childhood, through the horrors of war, to the highs and lows of his professional and personal life. Rui's memoirs offer a deeply personal and introspective account of an individual who faced the challenges and contradictions of the 20th century, providing a unique perspective on the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped his life and the world around him.

About the author

Rui Osório Oliveira, 78 years old and with a 39% disability, is not only a writer but also a consultant and systems analyst with a unique career in Information Technology, built over more than five decades of continuous innovation. Recognized for his exceptional analytical thinking and rare ability to transform complex problems into clear and functional solutions, he stands out as a pioneer in various areas of ICT in Portugal, from typing to the first e - commerce and e - learning systems.

A rigorous, methodical, and highly reliable professional, he possesses a unique combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and a strong end-user orientation. He has worked with major national and international companies, led teams, designed highly complex systems, and collaborated on projects with global impact, including technological development initiatives for Sub-Saharan Africa and online volunteering for the United Nations—a distinction that earned him the UN Online Volunteer Award 2010.

Throughout his career, he has performed roles ranging from low-level programming to new business consulting, systems auditing, functional analysis, development of data mining bots, and creation of distance learning platforms. He also maintains a consistent freelance activity, dedicating himself to writing, translation, editing, and providing technical support to international organizations.

Rui is recognized for his work ethic, his ability to concentrate, his creativity in problem-solving, and his ease in communicating with multidisciplinary teams. His extensive experience, combined with a constant curiosity and self-learning spirit, make him a versatile, resilient, and results-oriented professional.

Rui is a born researcher, driven by profound curiosity and an almost artisanal commitment to preserving cultural memory. His relationship with Portuguese history—especially that of the 20th century—is marked by rigor, sensitivity, and a special attention to the stories that have gone untold.

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