Category: Non-Fiction

Title: MGA PRODIGAL

A novel written in Tagalog/Filipino depicting the lives of overseas Filipino workers.

Price: $4.75

Author: Luna Sical Cleto

Anvil Publishing, Manila, 2010, p.170

Title: THE ANVIL JOSE RIZAL READER: ON THE OCCASION OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF HIS BIRTH (1861-2011)

This book was released to commemorate the sesquicentennial (150 years) of Rizal’s birth to remind us that Rizal’s name should evoke nationhood and freedom, sacrifice and hope. This is a collection of gathered works—in images and words—that celebrate the life and works of Rizal through the eyes of both seasoned and young artists and writers. This anthology hopes to reacquaint us with the Philippines’ national hero—a gift to remember Rizal always, and to pay forward the lessons Rizal’s life and works taught us.

Price: $17.75

Author: Edited by: Ani B. Habulan

Anvil Publishing Inc., Metro Manila, 2011, p.158

Title: RIZAL IN OUR TIME

The commentaries in this book seek to reassess the works of Rizal and provoke a re-thinking of what it means to be a Filipino in a Philippines that seems to be in perpetual crises, or as part of the more than 10 million overseas Filipinos. Rizal as an exile within his own country and as scholar/traveler in the U.S. and Europe, may provide lessons for us and yield clues useful for rediscovering our historical tradition of resistance against colonial domination. it may also help us seek resources within ourselves for renewing the revolutionary legacy and internationalist solidarity that Rizal embodied in his life and works.

Price: $8.25

Author: San Juan, E., Jr. Rev. Ed

Anvil Publishing Inc., Metro Manila, 2011, p.212

Title: ERRANTE GOLONDRINA: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOSEPHINE BRACKEN

This book is about Josephine Bracken’s legitimate origin and her marriage to Jose Rizal. Authored by her great-grandson, it is the first biography to come to her defense amidst allegations by historians that she was illegitimate and not lawfully wedded to the national hero. It presents Josephine Bracken’s life before, during and after her brief but intense romance with Rizal, who called her a wandering swallow (errante golondrina). How she evolves into one of our history’s unsung heroines is the fascinating plot of this narrative.

Price: $16.00

Author: Macario Ofilada

New Day, Quezon City, 2003.

Title: UNBENDING CANE: PABLO MANLAPIT, A FILIPINO LABOR LEADER IN HAWAI’I

Includes Appendix, notes and bibliography. Softcover. A biography of Pablo Manlapit, regarded as the “most dangerous” labor leader in Hawaii by the Big Five companies that controlled the islands politically and economically before World War II. Manlapit is listed among the 100 most important individuals who made an impact on Hawai’i’s history in the 20th century.

Price: $15.00

Author: Kervliet, Melinda Tria

University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Office of Multicultural Student Services, . xvi, 2002, p.150

Title: GROWING UP FILIPINO II—More Stories for Young Adults

In 2003, the editor published the first volume of the anthology of stories on “growing up Filipino” which was warmly received by educators who used the collection in their classrooms and libraries. Because of its popularity, a second edition was published consisting of 27 stories from writers in the Philippines, the United States and Canada. The stories were selected primarily for their literary merit. The book is a useful tool in the local classrooms considering the scarcity of books on Filipino-American youth.

Price: $16.00

Author: Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Sta. Monica, California, 2010, p.257

Title: HAWAI’I : A PILIPINO DREAM

Includes Bibliography. Softcover. Gives “voice to a Pilipino plantation laborer, Bonipasyo” and the struggles of the sakadas. The author writes in the voice of an immigrant plantation laborer, Bonipasyo, who shares his life stories as he helps build the sugar industry in Hawaii. TV personality Emme Tomimbang writes—“a very poignant, sometimes graphic and shocking look at the harsh realities of the American Dream … it helps us understand ourselves, our own Filipino identity and what our lives in America and Hawaii is all about.”

Price: $15.95

Author: Virgilio Menor Felipe

Mutual Publishing, Honolulu, 2002, p.212

Title: HEROES IN LOVE

This volume features two plays that may be of interest to Rizal scholars. The first one—“The Many Loves of Pepe Rizal”—attempts to celebrate, not only his genius, but his humanity by describing via dramatic scenes his relationships with his “loves” that includes his mother, Teodora Alonzo, as well as young ladies he courted: Segunda Katigbak, Leonore Valenzuela, Leonore Rivera, Consuelo Ortiga y Perez, O-Sei-San, Gertrude Beckett, Suzanne Jacoby, Nellie Bousted and Josephine Bracken. The second play is scripted from Noli Me Tangere entitled “ Damaso Contra Ibarra”. Both plays would be good vehicles to increase the young people’s awareness of Jose Rizal.

“The two volumes contain a comprehensive survey of people, places, things and events that make the Filipino unique. All Filipinos–or those seeking to rediscover their heritage–will relate to these historical and cultural icons. The 101 icons in each volume represent the Filipino persona, a part of Filipino history, or an aspect of Filipino culture that would make every Filipino proud. Each of the icons are arranged historically, according to the time in history where they emerged as part of the Filipino’s consciousness.
The icons are described mostly in English but some are in Tagalog/Filipino. In some pages, there are suggestions for teachers or parents on how they can carry out discussions or activities that may resonate with the youth.
Since the first volume could not cover all, a second one was prepared, with the sequel following the format established in the first volume.
Both volumes are 9 by 12 inches, fully illustrated with photographs and appropriate graphics. It is a good keepsake for families that want to perpetuate the Filipino culture: the icons in the book can serve as a tool to generate discussion, serve as a reference source or a device to trigger memories.”

Price: $16.00

Author: Aida Rivera Ford
Manila: Anvil Publishing, 2012. 116 p.

Title: MONDO MARCOS: WRITINGS ON MARTIAL LAW AND THE MARCOS BABIES MONDO MARCOS: MGA PANULAT SA BATAS MILITAR AT NG MARCOS BABIES

Two separate anthologies–one in English the other in Tagalog. For the first time, some of the best Filipino writers recall life under Martial Law.

Price: $15.00

Author: Frank Cimatu and Rolando B. Tolentino, editors.
Manila: Anvil Publishing, 2009. 198 p.