{"title":"FERDINAND PISIGAN JARIN","description":"\u003cp\u003eFerdinand Pisigan Jarin is a prominent author known for his engaging insights into arts and culture. His work delves into the intricate fabric of everyday life, blending personal narratives with broader cultural themes. With a keen eye for detail and a unique narrative voice, Jarin brings both clarity and depth to his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eSix Saturdays of Beyblade and Other Essays\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating collection of essays. This book not only explores the popular spinning-top phenomenon but also weaves in essays that touch on diverse themes within arts and culture. Jarin's storytelling shines through as he connects seemingly disparate topics, creating an enriching reading experience for those who appreciate a thoughtful exploration of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an enthusiast of cultural essays or someone keen to explore everyday stories with a twist, Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin’s collection offers both entertainment and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"six-saturdays-of-beyblade-and-other-essays-by-ferdinand-pisigan-jarin-9789815058994","title":"Six Saturdays of Beyblade and Other Essays","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuinabuangan and the glorious marching band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCembo, Makati and the burning Ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaclaran, Manila at night, for the lost and homeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these ten personal essays, a father confesses in gripping narratives his coming of age without a father, of working at an early age, of finding love in hopeless places, of losing a son to leukemia, and of accepting the language of pain. In \u003cem\u003eSix Saturdays of Beyblade and Other Essays\u003c\/em\u003e, bestselling author Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin brings us back to memories of being a tennis ball picker in a lavish country club, of achieving his dreams as the smallest member of a countryside marching band, and of drinking Michael Jordan and Olajuwon as breakfast juice inside a walk-in freezer with fellow service crew members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also introduces us to his exes and lost first loves. He lends us a list of his fist fights, those he knocked down during drinking sessions or brawls, his antics in the field of love, and the truth behind escaping the convent. Sometimes he is a son, sometimes a father, and sometimes a friend who vividly shares without beating around the bush. Written with a cinematic eye, Jarin bares it all, fair and square, no more or less. Most of all, no entrance fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552048959724,"sku":"9789815058994","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17931163485682.jpg?v=1750012673"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ferdinand-pisigan-jarin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}