Eu, travesti
by Luísa Marilac
Narrated by Wallie Ruy
Why You'll Love This
She refuses the victim narrative and weaponizes dark humor instead: Marilac's memoir transforms trauma into a manifesto for change.
About This Book
Luísa Marilac grew up in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and came out as a transvestite at seventeen in a conservative, working-class family. Written with journalist Nana Queiroz, her memoir traces a life shaped by violence, exploitation, and survival, following Marilac from the hardships of her youth through her unexpected rise to public prominence after a viral video made her a recognizable voice in Brazilian culture. Rather than dwelling in victimhood, the book channels lived trauma into a portrait of an activist who fights discrimination through humor, candor, and relentless visibility.
Wallie Ruy's narration brings an intimacy suited to a story that is fundamentally about being heard. The conversational rhythm of Brazilian Portuguese gives the performance a raw, unguarded quality, and at under six hours the pacing stays urgent throughout. Marilac's voice, as rendered here, carries equal measures of irreverence and grief, making audio the ideal format for a memoir dedicated to those whose stories were never told.