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Title: A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures
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| A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures by BookSurge Publishing A book with messages that truly hit home |
| I would like to take all of John Ada's comments and add my own. I have also written my personal reactions to the book directly to the author herself. On my own though, I would like to say that Thelma's book is deceivingly simple and unpretentious. However it stirred so many memories and reactions from me as I went through each page. Hence my 13-page letter to the author herself. I would further say that one mark of a good book is if it evokes reactions from the reader. Just like how a teacher would evoke such reactions from her students just by teasing them with bits of information here and there and lead them to discover more things on their own. On a last note, I would take this opportunity to extend my kudos to Thelma for writing this heart-warming book. It is not often that I can say that I know of a brilliant author who lived 3 houses from me. |
| A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures by BookSurge Publishing A Bereaved Hybrid:Recollections of Two Cultures |
| Thelma Alcordo turned everyday situations--fairly common in my culture--into extraordinary and insightful ones. Some of the stories were funny; some touched my heart. The book is definetly a page-turner and Thelma is certainly a proven storyteller. I know she did not disappoint her readers. |
| A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures by BookSurge Publishing Glimpses into Philippine family culture |
A nicely written, easy-to-read introduction, in small bites, into Philippine family culture from birth to death in the author's family circle with some fictionalized romances for color. Highly recommended reading for U.S.-born Phil-Americans and their friends.
Isabelo S. Alcordo, Ph.D.
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| A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures by BookSurge Publishing Switching from one culture to another |
| It was very interesting and entertaining the way the author portrayed life having grown up in one culture, living in another for many years, then going back to the first and trying to combine the two. The anecdotes give a very entertaining glimpse into the culture that she was raised in. |
| A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures by BookSurge Publishing celebrating and grieving the past and present |
I read the book in one sitting. It was like having a long
conversation with somebody you have not seen for a long time. The author has her own style of writing as if one can hear her voice. The catalyst of the book is the death of the author's parents,
leadingto her reflections. Each chapter is divided into
vignettes that jump back and forth in time. No, it is not chaotic.
Think of when you are talking to a friend, relating a story.
Sometimes, while telling a story, you want to elaborate on an
event or an idea. This leads to a different tangent, but you go back to
continue the story. If it was written in a chronological order, like
a strict biography, it would have been a boring book. She talks
about her grieving for her parents of course, but also on growing up as a daughter, sister, niece, cousin, grandkid, schoolgirl in her household and
hometown. She also talks of her impressions of visiting the land of her birth and the land where she migrated where she is living. Good
descriptions, vivid images. It makes you laugh, pensive, with a dash of racy moments. |
| A Bereaved Hybrid: Recollections of Two Cultures by BookSurge Publishing Product Description |
We mourn in the cultural patterns we know. How does playing mahjong become a wake ? Chapter Four reveals how.
Dog meat is savored in this country but no one will admit it. Turn to Chapter Three and you'll find why men like to keep it a secret.
Before leaving the cemetery people pass over smoke and fire started by the cemetery caretakers, to cleanse oneself from the stench of death and misfortune and to keep them from following mourners beyond the cemetery gate. If you have the curiosity this book is for you.
In some societies age is put on a pedestal while others no longer look at them as bankable. This book will lead you where age is looked on with respect. |
