Small memories

Small memories are the autobiography of Saramago, in which he only addresses the childhood period. It is the memories that passed through him and engraved their marks in his conscience, contributing to building the first building blocks of the little child's personality who later became one of the most important writers in the world. Saramago says about "small memories": "This book tells about the child I was as the best way to understand myself. And although some believe that the early years of our lives — the years of innocence — are a period we live through and forget, I believe the exact opposite."