Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Years
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Romance
Biography
Autobiography & Memoir
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Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
492
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado
Jan 1, 2021
Editorial
Anvil Publishing Inc.
ISBN-10
9712724476
ISBN-13
9789712724473
Descripción
In a poignant exploration of identity and resilience, Susan F. Quimpo and Nathan Gilbert Quimpo delve into their family's history amidst the turbulent backdrop of the Marcos regime in the Philippines. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical context, they weave a narrative that captures the complexities of life under a dictatorial rule, revealing how oppression shaped their family's values and convictions.
As they recount the sacrifices and struggles of their parents and relatives, the authors highlight the quiet strength that emerges from subversion. The family's commitment to activism and resistance becomes a powerful testament to the enduring human spirit. Richly layered with emotion, the memoir showcases the cost of silence and the importance of standing up for justice and truth.
The Quimpos offer readers an intimate glimpse into the realities of fear, hope, and courage as they navigated their formative years amid political strife. Their journey serves as both a reminder of the past and an inspiration for future generations to challenge authority and advocate for democracy.
Through their unique family lens, the memoir not only preserves personal history but also contextualizes the broader societal impacts of the Marcos years on Filipino culture. It invites readers to reflect on the legacies of dictatorship and the power of familial bonds in the face of adversity.
As they recount the sacrifices and struggles of their parents and relatives, the authors highlight the quiet strength that emerges from subversion. The family's commitment to activism and resistance becomes a powerful testament to the enduring human spirit. Richly layered with emotion, the memoir showcases the cost of silence and the importance of standing up for justice and truth.
The Quimpos offer readers an intimate glimpse into the realities of fear, hope, and courage as they navigated their formative years amid political strife. Their journey serves as both a reminder of the past and an inspiration for future generations to challenge authority and advocate for democracy.
Through their unique family lens, the memoir not only preserves personal history but also contextualizes the broader societal impacts of the Marcos years on Filipino culture. It invites readers to reflect on the legacies of dictatorship and the power of familial bonds in the face of adversity.
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