Jack Polanka

Autobiografia: Autobiography

Nasci em Porto Alegre, em 1992, na vila João Pessoa, mais conhecida como “Complexo da Tuca”. Vim de uma família humilde, mas nobre de coração.

Desde “menor” que eu nasci, eu presenciei a “vida louca.”Como todo “favelado,” levei a vida sofrida mas nunca baixei a cabeça para os problemas da vida. Sempre entre “trancos” e “barrancos.” Fui um guerrilheiro da vida. Graças a Deus tenho uma vida maravilhosa, amigos e família sempre juntos fortalecendo o meu dia-a-dia.

I was born in Porto Alegre, in 1992, in the vila* João Pessoa, better known as the "Complex of Tuca." I come from a family that is humble but of noble heart.

From a young age since I was born, I witnessed the "crazy life." Like all the favelado*, I led long-suffering life but I never lowered my head to the problems of life. Always between a rock and a hard place. I was a guerrilla of life. Thanks to God I have a marvelous life, friends and family always strengthening my day to day.
 


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* Vila is a word used in Porto Alegre that has approximate meaning to  Favela/Slum/Shanty


* Favelado is translated as "slum dweller," essentially people of the favela/vila.