A true story
MEMÓRIAS
DO COMA
19 days between life and death. A story of faith that needed to be told.
A true story of survival, spirituality and resilience, lived by a Brazilian soldier who faced the limits of medicine and found in faith the strength to carry on.
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- Days in a coma
- 19
- Days in a coma
- Surgeries
- 6
- Surgeries
- Languages · editions in preparation
- 3
- Languages · editions in preparation
A story that goes beyond survival.
In June 2021, during a military course, Brazilian Army Sergeant Francisco Edísio de Macedo Filho contracted COVID-19. Within days, about 85% of his lungs were compromised — and he entered 19 days of induced coma.
Outside, doctors fought for his body while a family held on through prayer. Inside, a spiritual experience he would never forget.
Waking up was only the beginning. This is the honest account of a man who had to learn again how to breathe, to walk and to live — sustained by his Catholic faith, his devotion to Our Lady and the love of his family.
Where to Buy
Bring this story home
Available from partner bookstores in print and digital editions in Portuguese.
Print book
Print edition · 204 pages · 16 × 23 cm
Reference price
R$ 79,90
Digital book — e-book
Digital edition in Portuguese
Reference price
R$ 39,90
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The author
Francisco Edísio de Macedo Filho
Brazilian Army soldier, theologian, writer and Catholic from Fortaleza, Ceará. A survivor of severe COVID-19, he turned his experience of faith and recovery into a testimony.
The AuthorInternational Editions
A story for the world
Memories from the Coma and Memorias del Coma are being prepared for English and Spanish-speaking readers.
Memórias do Coma · Memories from the Coma · Memorias del Coma
International editionsFrequently asked questions
Is the book based on real events?
Yes. Memórias do Coma is an autobiographical work based on the author's personal experiences.
Where can I buy the book?
From the partner platforms listed on the official website: Amazon, Clube de Autores and UICLAP.
Is there a digital edition?
There is a digital edition in Portuguese. Please check availability with the partner stores.
Will the book be available in other languages?
English and Spanish editions are being prepared.
Does this website process payments?
No. All purchases are made directly on the partner platforms.
Can the book be bought outside Brazil?
International availability depends on the platforms and the published editions.