Where does Carolina live? Describe life in the favela.

Carolina constantly struggles to buy food for her children. How does she feed the family? What kinds of food do they eat? What are her children's attitudes about food?

Why does Carolina write? Why is this remarkable?

What is the reaction when Carolina's diary is published? Why?

Who are Carolina's children? What is known about Vera's father?

What is Carolina's attitude about men? Describe some of her encounters and how they conflict with each other.

How does Carolina feed her children? What are some of the statements she makes about hunger?