When the Rainbow Goddess Wept

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All ProductsApparelBabyBeautyBooksClassical MusicDVDDigital MusicElectronicsGourmet FoodHealth & Personal CareJewelryKitchen & HousewaresMagazinesMiscellaneousMusicMusic TracksMusical InstrumentsOffice ProductsOutdoor LivingPC HardwarePet SuppliesPhotoRestaurantsSoftwareSporting GoodsTools & HardwareToysVHSVideo (DVD & VHS)Video GamesWirelessWireless Accessories    by: Cecilia Manguerra Brainard See Larger Image List Price: $17.95 Amazon.com's Price: $13.46 You Save: $4.49 (25%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $7.72 Third Party New Price: $10.99 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 823 EAN: 9780472086375 ISBN: 0472086375 Label: University of Michigan Press Manufacturer: University of Michigan Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 232 Publication Date: October 15, 1999 Publisher: University of Michigan Press Sales Rank: 282850 Studio: University of Michigan Press Related Items: When the Elephants Dance : A Novel Picture Bride: A Novel Sister of My Heart: A Novel The Joy Luck Club Magdalena see more Editorial Review: Product Description: Set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's brilliant novel weaves myth and legend together with the suffering and tragedies of the Filipino people. When nine-year-old Yvonne flees with her family into the jungle to join the resistance effort, she witnesses death and destruction on an almost unimaginable scale. In the face of terror and despair, she finds comfort in the stories her people have passed down over generations. In particular, the legends of Bongkatolan, the Woman Warrior, and the merciful rainbow goddess offer her strength and hope. Yvonne becomes determined to preserve these ancient legends and to give voice to the epic she herself is living. When the Rainbow Goddess Wept is an exploration of the collective wounding of the Filipino people and their heroic response. It shows us the Philippines through an insider's eyes and brings to American audiences an unusual reading experience about a world that is utterly foreign and a child who is touchingly universal. Cecilia Manguerra Brainard was born in Cebu City, Philippines. Her published works include Woman with Horns and Other Stories and Philippine Woman in America. She is also the editor of the anthology Fiction by Filipinos in America and teaches creative writing at the Writers' Program of UCLA Extension. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Great book, but not meant for kids As I have said in the title, this is a great book. The language is fluently written by an amazing author who is able to really capture the pain and agony of being a Filipino during the times of Japanese invasions. It tells the story through a small girl, Yvonne's eyes. How absolutely terrifying everything is and how the war had really impacted the lifestyle of common, everyday, Filipino people. Their struggles to stay alive as the Japanese gain upon them; their worries about the family members that ... Read More Rating: - When the Rainbow Goddess Wept Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is a master story teller, who paints a vivid picture of the struggles of the Filipino people during the Japanese invasion of their country in 1941. Her deep understanding of the culture enables her to weave myth with every day life, creating a unique and haunting tale. Very well done. Rating: - Great imagery The imagery was startling and real. It recalled stories that my father told me about the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, which he witnessed as a boy about the same age as the protagonist. Manguerra-Brainard weaved the folk tales of the Philippines into her story expertly. Well done. Rating: - TALENTED WRITER/GREAT BOOK I just wanted to thank Cecilia Brainard for writing this book and other books as well. I didn't know much about World War II in the Philippines, and this book taught me a lot about what the Filipino people went through. Cecilia Brainard, a very talented writer, has written an exceptionally fine novel in When the Rainbow Goddess Wept. Thank you, Cecilia. Rating: - EXCELLENT PHILIPPINE NOVEL We read WHEN THE RAINBOW GODDESS WEPT by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard in our class, and I had to write this review because it touched me deeply. It is a moving story about a young girl and her family in war-torn Philippines. see more Browse for similar items by category: Asia Armenia Bangladesh Belarus Bhutan

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