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galateadoesbooks's review
4.0
Short and entertaining. A great primer to Filipino history for those who weren't taught it well (me)
louisatrinidad's review
3.0
Pretty fun. I've always been a fan of studying history — an interest which was fueled even more by my time in the university — so I'm always excited to read new material about certain aspects of our history that never seem to be mentioned in our schoolbooks, or are often told inaccurately that they end up misguiding instead of informing. The essays do feel a bit short, although I feel part of it is because we still have yet to discover much more about our own past.
Finally, historians will always have their own bias and that was clearly evident here, but to me it only encourages more research and a bigger effort to consult other works.
Finally, historians will always have their own bias and that was clearly evident here, but to me it only encourages more research and a bigger effort to consult other works.
theultmtfangirl's review
4.0
I'm a sucker for anything related to PH History, especially if it's written by Sir Ambeth Ocampo. I've actually read a few 'Looking Back' books before this one, so me liking this one is probably a result of getting used to the clipped writing style.
The text was honestly enough for me to be able to digest the weird and fun facts shared in this one. It gives you just a tiny hint, but gives you references on where you could find other things for yourself. I am quite frankly glued to this series, and I could thoroughly understand why my Social Studies teacher ultimately recommends why we tune in on the newspaper just for Ambeth's column alone.
(Terribly sorry for the way this is structured. It's 2 a.m.)
The text was honestly enough for me to be able to digest the weird and fun facts shared in this one. It gives you just a tiny hint, but gives you references on where you could find other things for yourself. I am quite frankly glued to this series, and I could thoroughly understand why my Social Studies teacher ultimately recommends why we tune in on the newspaper just for Ambeth's column alone.
(Terribly sorry for the way this is structured. It's 2 a.m.)
bookbed's review
3.0
"History? Fun? Yes! History, after all, is a collection of stories, complete with characters, settings and plots. History, in Filipino, is “kasaysayan,” which means “salaysay na may saysay.” That translates to 'meaningful stories.' People like stories, right? More so if they bring meaning to them. Some of these stories can be found in the Looking Back series by Ambeth Ocampo." Continue reading our post here.
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kriziaannacastro's review
5.0
I always loved history but this book showed another side of history. Other side of heroes whom we believe as superhumans. Ocampo showed their human side. Suddenly the became real, like us. I can imagine being friends with Quezon, helping him in courting women. I can imagine hating the Luna brothers. I also enjoy the Spanish lessons, very enlightening. Every Filipinos should read this. This is the juicy part of Philippine history not taught in the classroom. I would definitely read more Ambeth Ocampo books!
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