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Anderson Bigode Herzer
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The cover of Herzer's poetry collection A queda para o alto
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| Born | 10 June 1962 Rolândia, Paraná, Brazil |
| Died | 10 August 1982 (aged 20) São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genre | Poetry |
Anderson Bigode Herzer was a Brazilian writer and poet. He was born on June 10, 1962, in Rolândia, Paraná, Brazil. He passed away on August 10, 1982, in São Paulo, Brazil, at the age of 20. His unique life story inspired the film Vera, directed by Sérgio Toledo.
His Life Story
Anderson Herzer was a young person who identified as a boy, even though he was assigned female at birth. His life story and poems were published in a book called A queda para o alto. This title can be translated as 'descending upwards'. This book later became the basis for the Brazilian film Vera.
When Anderson was four years old, his father died. His mother felt she could not care for him, so she placed him in a state institution. This institution was for young people who needed protection and care. Sadly, his mother passed away soon after.
Anderson spent some time trying to understand his identity. For a while, he thought of himself as a lesbian. Later, he realized he identified as a boy. His school records showed that he sometimes had trouble following rules. He was also involved in fights.
Anderson was placed in the state institution when he was fourteen years old. Around this time, he chose the name Anderson Bigode Herzer. Anderson is a common boy's name in Brazil. Bigode means mustache, which was an unusual nickname. He stayed under the state's care until he was seventeen.
A kind politician named Eduardo Suplicy heard about Anderson's difficult life. He was also touched by Anderson's poems. Suplicy decided to help Anderson. He took Anderson under his wing and offered him a job as an intern in his office. This gave Anderson a chance to start a new chapter in his life.
See Also
- Rosely Roth
