When the Hibiscus Falls

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By M. Evelina Galang

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When the Hibiscus Falls by M. Evelina Galang weaves together the stories of three generations of Filipino women as they navigate their identities, cultural heritage, and familial bonds. Set against a backdrop of historical and personal challenges, the narrative explores themes of resilience and belonging, capturing the rich tapestry of Filipino culture and the enduring spirit of its women. This poignant tale offers a deep look into how past and present intertwine, shaping the characters’ journeys towards self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that weave rich cultural tapestries and explore themes of identity, resilience, and community against a backdrop of both personal and historical events. It may appeal to readers interested in narratives that delve into the complexities of the Filipino experience and the strength found in intergenerational connections.

When the Hibiscus Falls

"M. Evelina Galang's stories center on the experiences of Filipina women and families and interweave Filipino folklore and Tagalog, quietly but insistently challenging racialized capitalism and the exclusion of the Filipino American experience from racial discourse in the U.S. while also making clear the role of ancestry and ancestors on younger generations"--

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Description

Seventeen stories traverse borderlines, mythic and real, in the lives of Filipino and Filipino American women and their ancestors.

Moving from small Philippine villages of the past to the hurricane-beaten coast of near-future Florida, When the Hibiscus Falls examines the triumphs and sorrows that connect generations of women. Daughters, sisters, mothers, aunties, cousins, and lolas commune with their ancestors and their descendants, mourning what is lost when an older generation dies, celebrating what is gained when we safeguard their legacy for those who come after us.

Featuring figures familiar from M. Evelina Galang's other acclaimed and richly imagined novels and stories, When the Hibiscus Falls dwells within the complexity of family, community, and Filipino American identity. Each story is an offering, a bloom that unfurls its petals and holds space in the sun.

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The book received praise for its masterful storytelling, focusing on xenophobia, racism, and the resilience of Filipino women. Critics applauded the poignant depiction of the characters' inner lives, blending nostalgia and defiance. It is celebrated for exploring the complexities of Filipino American identity across generations, offering insights into ancestry, community, and the immigrant experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781566896795

Publisher: Coffee House Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Coffee House Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction M. Evelina Galang

About the Author

M. Evelina Galang is the author of a previous story collection,Her Wild American Self(1996), two novels,One Tribe(2006) andAngel De La Luna and the Fifth Glorious Mystery(2013), and the nonfiction bookLola's House: Filipino Women Living with War(2017). She edited the anthologyScreaming Monkeys: Critiques of Asian American Images(2003). Galang directed the Creative Writing Program at the University of Miami from 2009-2019 and served as VONA Board President from 2018-2023. She lives in Miami.