Bong Serrano

Gebundenes Buch

Batangas My Sky and Earth

An Intimate Recollection and Reflection of My Childhood in the Philippines

Herausgeber: Fukushima, Lisa

Beschreibung

To celebrate the first anniversary of Batangas: My Sky and Earth, the author is thrilled to present a special Second Edition! While the paperback features enhanced black-and-white photographs from the original release, the Digital Cloth¿ hardcover, complete with a glossy dust jacket, includes original photographs in both high-resolution monochrome and color, printed on premium 70 lb (104 GSM) white paper. This unique Second Edition is a heartfelt way for the author to thank readers and commemorate this significant milestone. When 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. Faced 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. Bong grew up in the southern province of Batangas, on Luzon Island. Batangas: My Sky and Earth 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. Throughout 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.

Autor

Bong Serrano is a proud Batangueño, hailing from the picturesque and historic province of Batangas, Philippines. His debut memoir, Batangas: My Sky and Earth, not only pays homage to his roots but also takes readers on a nostalgic journey into the heart of Filipino heritage. Bong completed his undergraduate studies with an academic scholarship at Ateneo de Manila University and was subsequently awarded a student exchange scholarship at International Christian University in Tokyo. After dedicating several years as an international flight attendant and Japanese speaker for American Airlines, immersing himself in diverse cultures around the world, he transitioned to roles as Digital Marketing Director at both a digital marketing agency and a not-for-profit organization for men's health in Vancouver, contributing his expertise to both organizations over a twenty-seven-year career in digital marketing. Though Bong has called Canada home for many years, his heart remains deeply connected to Batangas, where he frequently returns to visit family and friends. He cherishes the bonds he holds dear and finds joy in sharing stories, listening to music, taking long walks along the seawall, mastering the art of cooking adobo, indulging in Asian dramas during his leisure hours, and, naturally, pursuing his passion for writing and storytelling. Bong resides in Vancouver with his life partner of over thirty years. Connect with Bong and explore more of his work on his website at bongserrano.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bong Serrano Media
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 961g
• ISBN-13: 9781778169120
• ISBN-10: 1778169120
• Artikelnr.: 72068837