Not My Bowl of Rice - Softcover

Escober, Eduardo R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403388830 ISBN 13: 9781403388834

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2002

Synopsis

Not My Bowl of Rice is a coined idiom that has the same flavor as Not My Cup Of Tea. (e.g. To be honest, cooking's not really my bowl of rice.) It is also the title of this novel about a young Filipina immigrant's life in America. What is it to be a Filipina woman, daughter, friend, lover and wife in America? The answers, oftentimes complex and startling are told in narration by the main character Ligaya de Guzman. She has a penchant for cooking and her story is peppered with tidbits about Filipino and other international dishes. In fact, every chapter is titled after a dish and carries its complete recipe as well. Throughout the novel, these dishes help move the story smoothly, dramatically, deliciously.Although it features a Filipina protagonist, Not My Bowl Of Rice reflects the story of each and every one who has come to this country in search of the proverbial milk and honey. Not My Bowl of Rice is so witty and tasty, it should come with a warning not to read if you are hungry.

About this title

About the Author

E.R. Escober worked as a copywriter for McCann Erickson (Philippines) Advertising Agency before immigrating to America and embarking on a writing career for both fiction novels and screenplays. The author has written several screenplays, one of which was sold recently to an independent producer. Not My Bowl Of Rice is the author's first novel.Not My Bowl of Rice is written as a loving tribute to the author's mother, who was a wonderful mother, friend, storyteller, and cook both in her homeland and as a Filipino immigrant in the 'land of milk and honey.'

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1403388830
• ISBN 13: 9781403388834
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212