{"product_id":"this-adobo-life-a-poetic-autobiography","title":"This Adobo Life: A Poetic Autobiography","description":"In this collection, Noel Aquino shares his immigrant story from the Philippines to the US, navigating the process of growing up, romance, identity, and culture. Through a blend of poetry, short stories, journal entries, and illustrations, he takes readers on a five-part journey—from Paglisan (Departure) to Pag-unlad (Development)—following the phases of leaving home, growing into adulthood, confronting heartaches, embracing identity, and finding peace.\n\nPresented in both Filipino and English, these bilingual poems aim to show the bridge between culture and language, his moments of growth and transformation. Paired with personal insights, this collection invites readers into the heart of his experiences as he learns to balance conflicting cultural identities and find belonging.\n\nFrom the uncertainty of leaving home to the power of self-acceptance, This Adobo Life is a moving story of heartache, growth, and the journey to understanding oneself.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0F391QZ45\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0F391QZ45.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Aquino, Noel\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331348070461,"sku":"BVV.B0F391QZ45.G","price":10.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0F391QZ45-0.jpg?v=1783546107","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/this-adobo-life-a-poetic-autobiography","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}