{"product_id":"batangas-my-sky-and-earth-an-intimate-recollection-and-reflection-of-my-childhood-in-the-philippines-paperback-1","title":"Batangas My Sky and Earth: An Intimate Recollection and Reflection of My Childhood in the Philippines - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBong Serrano\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa Fukushima\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo celebrate the first anniversary of \u003cem\u003eBatangas: My Sky and Earth, \u003c\/em\u003e the author is thrilled to present a special Second Edition! While the hardcover and eBook editions feature original photographs in both monochrome and color, the paperback version offers enhanced black-and-white photographs from the original release. This unique Second Edition is a heartfelt gesture from the author to thank readers and commemorate this significant milestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Bong Serrano learned that his older brother, Boying, had cancer, the notes he had jotted down about his childhood took on new meaning. Memories of his time with his family in the Philippines came rushing back. At the center of those memories were the precious moments he'd spent with his Kuya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaced with his brother's impending death, Bong asked himself: \"What if one day I lose my memories? Who will remember us?\" Thus began Bong's yearslong journey of immortalizing not only his childhood but also his country's history and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBong grew up in the southern province of Batangas, on Luzon Island. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBatangas: My Sky and Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebration of that childhood. This memoir takes you into a world made rich by the intricate descriptions of life in the Philippines in the 1970s and '80s, where the family unit is close, and many households are multigenerational. From family dynamics to church duties to delicious food and the inevitable annual typhoons, Bong invites you to experience his culture from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout this memoir, Bong honors his childhood home and country and the memory of his beloved brother. The choice to interweave Tagalog throughout this book's pages helps to steep the story in Filipino culture further. A whole village raised this boy, and as Bong looks back on his childhood, the lessons he learned come to the foreground: clarity, forgiveness, tradition, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43123792347271,"sku":"9781778169106","price":48.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5JMqN_oBEb9781778169106.webp?v=1756705813","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/batangas-my-sky-and-earth-an-intimate-recollection-and-reflection-of-my-childhood-in-the-philippines-paperback-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}