Set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's brilliant novel weaves myth and legend together with the suffering and tragedies of the Filipino people. When nine-year-old Yvonne flees with her family into the jungle to join the resistance effort, she witnesses death and destruction on an almost unimaginable scale. In the face of terror and despair, she finds comfort in the stories her people have passed down over generations. In particular, the legends of Bongkatolan, the Woman Warrior, and the merciful rainbow goddess offer her...
Set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's brilliant novel weaves myth and legend toge...
In this fine short-story collection, 29 Filipino American writers explore the universal challenges of adolescence from the unique perspectives of teens in the Philippines or in the U.S. Organized into five sections--Family, Angst, Friendship, Love, and Home--all the stories are about growing up and what the introduction calls "growing into Filipino-ness, growing with Filipinos, and growing in or growing away from the Philippines...". The stories are delightful (Booklist)
In this fine short-story collection, 29 Filipino American writers explore the universal challenges of adolescence from the unique perspectives of teen...
In this collection of 27 short stories, Filipino and Filipino-American writers explore the universal challenges and experiences of Filipino teens after the historic events of 9/11.
In this collection of 27 short stories, Filipino and Filipino-American writers explore the universal challenges and experiences of Filipino teens afte...