Six Saturdays of Beyblade and Other Essays

In Six Saturdays of Beyblade & Other Essays, bestselling author Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin explores his life experiences, including growing up without a father, working at an early age, finding love in hopeless places, losing a son to leukemia, and accepting the language of pain. He also shares memories of tennis ball picking, achieving his dreams, and drinking Michael Jordan and Olajuwon as breakfast juice. The book is a collection of personal essays that vividly share his experiences as a son, father, and friend.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2024
Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

A collection of personal essays about growing up and becoming a father.

From the landscapes of the Philippine countrysides to the fringes and streetways of Manila, these ten personal essays explore the experiences of a father as he navigates his journey through life. In gripping narratives, the author confesses his coming of age without a father, his early experiences of work, his search for love in unexpected places, the loss of his son to leukemia, and his acceptance of the language of pain.

Six Saturdays of Beyblade & Other Essays takes readers on a nostalgic journey back to childhood memories. The author recalls his days as a tennis ball picker at a luxurious country club, his dreams of achieving greatness as the smallest member of a countryside marching band, and the exhilaration of drinking Michael Jordan and Olajuwon as breakfast juice with fellow service crew members inside a walk-in freezer. He also shares intimate details about his relationships with his exes and lost first loves, offering a glimpse into his past experiences.

Throughout the book, the author candidly shares his experiences without hesitation, painting a vivid picture of his life and emotions. He lends readers a list of his fist fights, both won and lost, his misadventures in the realm of love, and the truth behind his decision to escape the confines of the convent. Sometimes he portrays himself as a son, sometimes as a father, and sometimes as a friend, sharing his stories with raw honesty and authenticity.

Six Saturdays of Beyblade & Other Essays is a captivating and heartfelt collection of personal essays that offers a glimpse into the life and experiences of a father. With its vivid storytelling and honest portrayal of the human experience, this book will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 215 x 136 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789815058994