Bolsonaro's Unlikely Path to Redemption: Reading Books to Reduce Sentence
In a bizarre twist, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has found an unconventional way to reduce his 27-year prison sentence. His lawyers have submitted a list of books for him to read, hoping the literary device in Brazil's penal code will help shorten his time behind bars.
The plan may seem far-fetched given Bolsonaro's self-proclaimed lack of interest in reading. During his presidential campaign, he infamously declared, "I don't have time to read." However, a supreme court judge has authorized him to participate in the program, which rewards inmates with four days off for each title they complete.
Bolsonaro's reading list includes works that might raise some eyebrows, considering his history of hostility towards democracy, minorities, and the environment. Titles like Ana Maria Gonçalves' 950-page "Um Defeito de Cor" (A Colour Defect), a book about Brazil from a Black woman's perspective, and Philip Bunting's children's non-fiction picture book "Democracy!" are part of the approved list.
Despite his tough stance, Bolsonaro will likely find it challenging to appreciate these books. His reading list features classics like Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" and Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote," which are over 1,000 pages long. It remains unclear whether he'll actually read them or simply use the program as an opportunity to further polarize himself.
In a surprising turn of events, Bolsonaro has been transferred to a maximum-security prison in Brasília after spending Christmas imprisoned at a federal police base. His lawyers hope that by reading and submitting written reports on these books, they can secure some measure of relief for their client's lengthy sentence. However, it remains to be seen whether this unconventional approach will ultimately lead to his release or further entrench him in the public eye.
In a bizarre twist, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has found an unconventional way to reduce his 27-year prison sentence. His lawyers have submitted a list of books for him to read, hoping the literary device in Brazil's penal code will help shorten his time behind bars.
The plan may seem far-fetched given Bolsonaro's self-proclaimed lack of interest in reading. During his presidential campaign, he infamously declared, "I don't have time to read." However, a supreme court judge has authorized him to participate in the program, which rewards inmates with four days off for each title they complete.
Bolsonaro's reading list includes works that might raise some eyebrows, considering his history of hostility towards democracy, minorities, and the environment. Titles like Ana Maria Gonçalves' 950-page "Um Defeito de Cor" (A Colour Defect), a book about Brazil from a Black woman's perspective, and Philip Bunting's children's non-fiction picture book "Democracy!" are part of the approved list.
Despite his tough stance, Bolsonaro will likely find it challenging to appreciate these books. His reading list features classics like Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" and Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote," which are over 1,000 pages long. It remains unclear whether he'll actually read them or simply use the program as an opportunity to further polarize himself.
In a surprising turn of events, Bolsonaro has been transferred to a maximum-security prison in Brasília after spending Christmas imprisoned at a federal police base. His lawyers hope that by reading and submitting written reports on these books, they can secure some measure of relief for their client's lengthy sentence. However, it remains to be seen whether this unconventional approach will ultimately lead to his release or further entrench him in the public eye.
. I mean, I guess it's better than sitting around twiddling his thumbs all day behind bars 
. But, come on, 950-page book about a Black woman's perspective? That's like throwing him a curveball 
. I can see why his lawyers are trying to spin this as some kind of "personal growth" thing, but let's be real, it's not like he's going to suddenly develop a love for reading or anything 
. And what's with the classics? Tolstoy and Cervantes, that's like asking someone who loves pizza to eat kale 
. I'm all for redemption, but this feels like a PR stunt more than actual rehabilitation 
. Only time will tell if it works out, but I've got my doubts 
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or he's just gonna use it as an excuse to keep polarizing himself? i mean, come on, leo tolstoy and don quixote? doesn't he have better things to do? like, literally reading them. his lawyers must be pulling his strings here 
. And what's with the kid's book about democracy? It feels like he's trying to curry favor with some of his critics rather than actually reading and learning.
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jair bolsonaro reading books and trying to get outta prison lol idk what kinda books he's gonna find on that list tho some of those titles sound super interesting but also kinda like a punch in the face given his history 
and enviro issues anyway im rooting for him lol if reading books can get him outta there sooner that's a solid plan im all about it 
This is crazy... I just can't imagine Bolsonaro reading those books, you know? He's always been so against everything that's good for Brazil and its people... I feel bad for him, but at the same time, I'm worried about how he'll react to all these books. Will he even be able to finish them? 
It's like, his lawyers think that reading is going to magically make him a better person or something... I don't know, man... I just want him to take responsibility for his actions. 