Lysley Tenorio profundiza en las complejidades de las dinámicas familiares y las identidades culturales, particularmente en el contexto de la diáspora filipina. Su escritura explora agudamente temas de pertenencia, memoria y la búsqueda de un hogar a través de las generaciones. Tenorio combina magistralmente humor y emotividad para crear narrativas cautivadoras que resuenan profundamente en los lectores.
This collection features a series of poignant and striking stories that delve into the experiences of Filipino communities in California and the Philippines. Each narrative offers a unique perspective, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage. The author provides a new preface, adding depth and context to these heartfelt tales that resonate with both personal and communal struggles.
"An undocumented Filipino teenager redefines his relationships with his mother, his culture, and the place he calls home"--