![]() ![]() When Great Aunt Reba dies, she leaves some money to the family. The Heffley family’s house undergoes a disastrous attempt at home improvement. This delightful debut welcomes readers in like a house filled with love. Lou’s story gives voice to Filipino youth, addressing cultural differences, the importance of bayanihan (community), and the true meaning of home. Respicio authentically depicts the richness of Philippine culture, incorporating Filipino language, insights into Lou’s family history, and well-crafted descriptions of customs, such as the birdlike Tinikling dance and eating kamayan style (with one’s hands), throughout. When her mom considers moving out of state for a potential job and Lou’s land is at risk of being auctioned off, Lou stays resilient, gathering support from both friends and family to make her dream a reality. Pining for something to claim as her own, she plans to construct a house from the ground up. Lou’s quietude implies her keen eye for details, but her passion for creating with her hands resonates loudly. From her deceased white father, Michael, Lou inherited “not-so-Filipino features,” his love for architecture, and some land. A 13-year-old biracial girl longs to build the house of her dreams.įor Lou Bulosan-Nelson, normal is her “gigantic extended family squished into Lola’s for every holiday imaginable.” She shares a bedroom with her Filipina mother, Minda-a former interior-design major and current nurse-to-be-in Lola Celina’s San Francisco home. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |