Overview
A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story Set in the Philippines. This humorous coming-of-age memoir takes readers on a journey from kindergarten through college and beyond, capturing the experiences of a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, academic struggles, and personal triumphs. A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book includes lively illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers. Through candid, warm, and humorous essays, Bob Ong recounts his upbringing in Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, blending satire and nostalgia with everyday experiences such as:Fighting for a seat in a crowded classroomEnjoying Nutribuns (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread for developing countries)Discovering a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbagParticipating in a disastrous school production of Star WarsStruggling to adapt to university lifeGaining new insights as a teacherWhether you're reminiscing about schooldays in the Philippines or simply looking for an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a vibrant Asian city, this book offers humor, heart, and insight.
A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story Set in the Philippines.
This humorous coming-of-age memoir takes readers on a journey from kindergarten through college and beyond, capturing the experiences of a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, academic struggles, and personal triumphs.
A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book includes lively illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.
Through candid, warm, and humorous essays, Bob Ong recounts his upbringing in Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, blending satire and nostalgia with everyday experiences such as:
Whether you''re reminiscing about schooldays in the Philippines or simply looking for an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a vibrant Asian city, this book offers humor, heart, and insight.
This humorous coming-of-age memoir takes readers on a journey from kindergarten through college and beyond, capturing the experiences of a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, academic struggles, and personal triumphs.
A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book includes lively illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.
Through candid, warm, and humorous essays, Bob Ong recounts his upbringing in Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, blending satire and nostalgia with everyday experiences such as:
- Fighting for a seat in a crowded classroom
- Enjoying Nutribuns (UNICEF''s nutrient-enriched bread for developing countries)
- Discovering a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbag
- Participating in a disastrous school production of Star Wars
- Struggling to adapt to university life
- Gaining new insights as a teacher
Whether you''re reminiscing about schooldays in the Philippines or simply looking for an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a vibrant Asian city, this book offers humor, heart, and insight.
- | Author: Bob Ong, Freely Abrigo
- | Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- | Publication Date: Sep 02, 2025
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9780804859202
- | ISBN-10: 0804859205
