{"title":"Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta","description":"\u003cp\u003eMookie Katigbak-Lacuesta is a renowned poet and author whose work elegantly merges historical narratives with lyrical beauty. Her writing often delves into profound themes, exploring the intricate tapestry of human emotions and historical contexts, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatigbak-Lacuesta's collection includes compelling works such as \u003cem\u003eAssembling Alice\u003c\/em\u003e, which captures her distinctive style of weaving history and personal experience into her writing. Readers of \u003cem\u003eAssembling Alice\u003c\/em\u003e will find themselves immersed in a narrative that traverses time, uncovering the layers of stories that shape our understanding of the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books fall under the categories of History \u0026amp; Military, offering readers not only a poetic experience but also a deep dive into the themes and events that define human history. Mookie's ability to infuse historical exploration with poetic expression provides a unique perspective that is both educational and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a lover of poetry, a history aficionado, or someone seeking eloquent prose that provokes thought and emotion, Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta's books are an enriching addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"assembling-alice-by-mookie-katigbak-lacuesta-9789814954105","title":"Assembling Alice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young female journalist in pre-war Manila joins a secret resistance movement against the Japanese. When the war breaks out, she stands to lose everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore and after the Battle of Manila, a Japanese spy and an American soldier have one thing in common—they both fall in love with Alice Feria, a pianist who would later become one of the first women journalists in the Philippines. Both would prove to be instrumental to her survival during the Japanese occupation and the liberation of Manila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAssembling Alice\u003c\/em\u003e is a portrait of a woman as much as it is a portrait of the times she lived in. She came of age during the commonwealth period, survived both the occupation and the war, and did not write of her experiences as much as she spoke of them to those in her inner circle. Her experiences were sublimated into editorials she wrote for a small magazine called \u003cem\u003eThe Filipino Home Companion\u003c\/em\u003e where she wrote of nation-building and what it meant or should mean to be a Filipino after the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside these pages are the stories she told, and have been told about her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343433158892,"sku":"9789814954105","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16882273485682.jpg?v=1743995315"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mookie-katigbak-lacuesta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}