Goa, Aug. 27 -- Dolcy D'Cruz

What was life like in Angola during the 1950s and 1960s, and in Portugal during the 1970s? Were Goans able to live without experiencing racism or discrimination? Could people openly use nicknames? And how much importance was placed on education during this period? Of Goan origin, Edgar Valles' life has taken him across three continents. He was born in Angola in 1953 and has lived in Portugal since 1970, where he took part in the anti-fascist struggle against the dictatorship. Besides being a lawyer by profession, he has worked as a journalist and is the author of 19 books. His new book in Portuguese, 'Sombras e Luzes do Imperio' was recently released in Lisbon in June and now its English translation by Aren N...