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afirepages's review
3.0
Of course, as what I have expected, it is full of Madam Miriam Santiago's witty lines plus some of her speech for different events. I like it, though there are some jokes which I already know or heard before .
zeeezy's review
5.0
I'm glad this beautiful book cover caught my eye in a bookstore. The first book I've had to read with the aid of Google Translate instant! A fast, fun read with lines that made me laugh out loud, especially in the chapter about being married. I haven't come across a book like this before, filled with a politician's witty bon mots and selected speeches given at universities, as well as a pages-long resume, interspersed with delightful cartoons by the "Philippines' best young illustrators". Will probably read again, especially in the run-up to the 2016 Philippine presidential elections and for future Singapore elections too. This definitely makes me want to find out more about Senator Miriam.
daechwita's review
4.0
I'D SURELY VOTE FOR THIS WOMAN IN THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS--WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT!
sockweather's review
4.0
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is truly one of the most (and very rare) admirable politicians in the Philippines.
Not only does she have very impressive, mind-blowing accomplishments, she is also incredibly funny, and this book is a testament to her abundant wit. Brutally honest, unafraid to voice her opinions, willing to defend her principles to the very ends of the earth, she serves as an inspiration not only to aspiring lawyers like me, but to all the women of Asia.
This book is a collection of jokes, banats and comebacks, and speeches that are perfect for reading aloud to your friends and family. Personally, I admit I had to reread a few of them twice because some concepts or terms were a little unfamiliar to a teenager like me. Although funny (and hilariously quite patama to many public figures in the country), her one-liners will have you not only lol-ing but will have you nodding in agreement or leave you deep in contemplation. A lot of her lines are actual eye-openers to the controversial ways of our government. This in particular is what makes me admire this book so much.
Also filled with wonderful illustrations and caricatures from some of the best young illustrators in the Philippines, this is a must read, not only to my fellow Pinoys but to everyone who needs a bit of cheering up on a bad day. Grab a copy!
Not only does she have very impressive, mind-blowing accomplishments, she is also incredibly funny, and this book is a testament to her abundant wit. Brutally honest, unafraid to voice her opinions, willing to defend her principles to the very ends of the earth, she serves as an inspiration not only to aspiring lawyers like me, but to all the women of Asia.
This book is a collection of jokes, banats and comebacks, and speeches that are perfect for reading aloud to your friends and family. Personally, I admit I had to reread a few of them twice because some concepts or terms were a little unfamiliar to a teenager like me. Although funny (and hilariously quite patama to many public figures in the country), her one-liners will have you not only lol-ing but will have you nodding in agreement or leave you deep in contemplation. A lot of her lines are actual eye-openers to the controversial ways of our government. This in particular is what makes me admire this book so much.
Also filled with wonderful illustrations and caricatures from some of the best young illustrators in the Philippines, this is a must read, not only to my fellow Pinoys but to everyone who needs a bit of cheering up on a bad day. Grab a copy!
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