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The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag : A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That).
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ong,Bob.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ong, Bob--Childhood and youth.
- Ong, Bob.
- Students--Philippines--Manila--Biography.
- Students.
- Classroom environment--Philippines--Anecdotes.
- Classroom environment.
- Authors, Filipino--20th century--Biography.
- Authors, Filipino.
- Childhood and youth of a person.
- Social conditions.
- Philippines--Social conditions--20th century.
- Philippines.
- Philippines--Manila.
- Genre:
- Autobiographies
- Biographies
- Essays
- Autobiographies.
- Anecdotes
- autobiographies (literary works)
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (202 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Boy with A Snake in His Schoolbag
- Place of Publication:
- La Vergne : Tuttle Publishing, 2023.
- Language Note:
- Translated from the Tagalog.
- Summary:
- A Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story set in the PhilippinesThis 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:Fighting for a seat in a classroom with limited chairsMunching on Nutribuns (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread sent to developing countries)Having your sister discover a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbagTaking part in a disastrous school production of Star WarsStruggling to adapt to university lifeDiscovering a new perspective of the classroom when he becomes a teacher himselfWhether you're nostalgic for your own schooldays in the Philippines or simply want to enjoy an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a chaotic Asian city, this book is for you.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781462923564
- 1462923569
- OCLC:
- 1357018250
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