American Stew on Rice

How do you explain trick-or-treating to your grandmother if she's never heard of it? What's the slang expression for vomiting? Should a new student play a musical instrument in public after two weeks of lessons? There are many nuances to master when one moves to another country as a four-year-old in the early 1960's. Growing up as a Filipino in Chicago during this era was exciting, challenging, and lonely at times. Is it better to fit in or resist being absorbed into the melting pot?

Author: Jo-Jo Tabayoyong Murphy
Publisher: Murphy Messages
Published: 02/14/2015
Pages: 114
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d
ISBN: 9780986165900

About the Author
Jo-Jo Tabayoyong Murphy was born in the Philippines, but has spent most of her life in the United States. She has benefited from the rich cultural heritage of her family. Her dream has always been to share the experience of growing up in a foreign land that eventually became home. Jo-Jo lives in Illinois with her husband, Steve. Their daughter, Aubrey, has blended the best of her Filipino mom and Irish-American dad. American Stew on Rice is Jo-Jo's first collection of short stories and poems.

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