The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag: A Memoir from Manila
Bob Ong, "The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag: A Memoir from Manila "
English | ISBN: 0804855218 | 2023 | 192 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
English | ISBN: 0804855218 | 2023 | 192 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story set in the Philippines
This humorous coming-of-age memoir follows the author from kindergarten through high school and college to his own experiences as a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, depression, academic struggles and personal successes. A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book also includes illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.
This collection of warm and humorous essays candidly chronicles Bob Ong's experiences growing up in the Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s. The author casts a satirical and nostalgic eye on the events of everyday life including:
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