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George Estrada's first book adds a whimsical new voice to the Asian American literature. "I Have Tasted the Sweet Mangoes of Cebu" takes readers on a star-crossed journey through the Philippines in search of his roots, the perfect love and the meaning of it all. His quest to win the heart of Liza, a beautiful, young woman he meets on the Internet, turns into a descent into delirium as Estrada tries to reconcile his Philippine passions and his Western mind. In the hilarious and sometimes painful flashback sequences, the author recounts his experiences as a journalist with "The Oakland...

George Estrada's first book, "I Have Tasted the Sweet Mangoes of Cebu," broke the mold of Asian American literature. It was brash, controversial and fresh-and took us on a delirious ride through exotic landscapes, shopping malls and Internet romances. "As Flip As I Want to Be" is a collection of columns from Estrada's work with the "Philippine Times of Las Vegas." Here you will hear the pounding rains of Quezon City, feel the mass exultation of a U.S. citizenship ceremony, ponder the beauty of fake Rolex watches, listen to Tom Cruise speaking in Russian, and meet a Filipino NFL quarterback....