Her Wild American Self by M. Evelina Galang PHILIPPINE LITERATURE - Poetry

Her Wild American Self by M. Evelina Galang PHILIPPINE LITERATURE - PoetryWinner of the Wisconsin Library Association's Outstanding Achievement Recognition Award, 1997. Her Wild American Self, Eveline Galang's first collection of stories, steps foot into the lives of Filipina American women, but is accessible to readers of all ethnicities. HER WILD AMERICAN SELF reminds us of the importance in staying true to oneself amidst cultural clashes and assimilation. "An honest and insightful look at the experiences of Filipina

when he was on the University of Hawaii team

ISBN-13: 978-99-7-169781-5

How much can the heart accommodate

The text that ties together the ensemble was written by Dr

the book is written in English with translations in Binukid (a Bukidnon indigenous language)

subjected to particularly heavy cultural influences from the outside owing to their proximity to gold and copper mines

and the Gulf region

The lead story

the Karangalans and their friends and neighbors tell magical stories to one another based on Filipino myth and legend to fuel their courage

There are so many stories to tell of the agonies and triumphs of both doctors and patients

The poems lay a groundwork for readers while at the same time expanding the scope of American literature

ISBN-13 : 978-07-4-254650-9