The Voice of Bataan
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Carlos Bulosan Book order
Carlos Sampayan Bulosan was a Filipino American novelist and poet whose work is characterized by a profound exploration of identity and social justice. His writing often captures the complexities of immigrant life and the search for belonging in a new land. Bulosan's style is known for its unflinching honesty and poetic resonance, which continues to connect with readers decades later. His literary legacy lies in his ability to give voice to marginalized communities and his enduring impact on American literature.
- 2021
- 2014
America Is in the Heart
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
"Bulosan's semi-autobiographical novel begins with the narrator's rural childhood in the Philippines and the struggles of land-poor peasant families affected by US imperialism after the Spanish American War of the late 1890s. Carlos's experiences with other Filipino migrant laborers, who endured intense racial abuse in the fields, orchards, towns, cities and canneries of California and the Pacific Northwest in the 1930s, reexamine the ideals of the American dream"-- Provided by publisher
- 2005
All the Conspirators
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Philippines, the story follows Gar Stanley as he searches for his childhood sweetheart's missing husband after a Japanese ambush. Armed only with a ring as a clue, Gar navigates a dangerous landscape, encountering a diverse cast of characters from bankers to warriors. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that appearances can be deceiving, and he must race against time to protect his friend from deadly conspirators lurking in the shadows.