philippines

Within months of arriving in the exotic Philippines from Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to live with her missionary parents on the island of Panay, fourteen-year-old Louise finds herself a prisoner of war in an internment camp when the Japanese invade her new country in 1941.

Traces the life of the Philippino leader, discussing the challenges she faced in her first few months in office following the defeat of Ferdinand Marcos in the 1986 election.

Provides information about some of the many festivals held throughout the year in the Philippines and includes folktales, recipes, and games associated with each celebration.

Presents various aspects of life in the Philippines through interviews with twenty-six people representing different age groups, occupations, and regions. Also includes a section of brief facts about the country and a glossary.

Maria Rosa Henson tells the story of her experiences as a teenager who was forced into service as a "comfort woman"--a sexual slave for Japanese troops employed in the Philippines during World War II.