{"product_id":"the-boy-with-a-snake-in-his-schoolbag-a-memoir-from-manila-or-something-like-that-9780804855211","title":"The Boy with A Snake in his Schoolbag: A Memoir from Manila (Or Something Like That)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis humorous coming-of-age memoir follows the author from kindergarten through high school and college to his own experiences as a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, depression, academic struggles, and personal successes. It is a National Bestseller in the Philippines and includes illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo. The book candidly chronicles Bob Ong's experiences growing up in the Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s, casting a satirical and nostalgic eye on everyday life. Whether you're nostalgic for your own schooldays or want to enjoy an entertaining memoir, this book is for you. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Fascinating and Funny Coming-of-Age Story set in the Philippines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This humorous coming-of-age memoir follows the author from kindergarten through high school and college to his own experiences as a young teacher. Set in Manila, it explores universal themes of friendship, love, school life, depression, academic struggles and personal successes. A National Bestseller in the Philippines, the book also includes illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Freely Abrigo, a concept artist for Warner Brothers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of warm and humorous essays candidly chronicles Bob Ong's experiences growing up in the Marcos-era Manila of the 1980s. The author casts a satirical and nostalgic eye on the events of everyday life including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFighting for a seat in a classroom with limited chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunching on \u003ci\u003eNutribuns\u003c\/i\u003e (UNICEF's nutrient-enriched bread sent to developing countries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your sister discover a 20-inch rubber snake in your schoolbag \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking part in a disastrous school production of \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruggling to adapt to university life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscovering a new perspective of the classroom when he becomes a teacher himself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're nostalgic for your own schooldays in the Philippines or simply want to enjoy an entertaining memoir set against the backdrop of a chaotic Asian city, this book is for you.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 312g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 130 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780804855211\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bob Ong","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44201303408890,"sku":"9780804855211","price":9.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1682678004926_book.jpg?v=1682792086","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-boy-with-a-snake-in-his-schoolbag-a-memoir-from-manila-or-something-like-that-9780804855211","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}