Publisher's Synopsis
Legacy (Pamana)
Translated & Published by Tatay Jobo Elizes,Independent Self-Publisher in May 2022 The Author of the book is
Rachel Astrero
(Originally in Pilipino language by same author
And titled, "Legacy (Pamana)", in 2012)
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About the Author
I am the former Rachel Batican who was born in Manila, but grew up in Bulacan. I went to college in Pangasinan and graduated in AB Theology from Northern Luzon Adventist College. I worked as a Missionary under the Northern Luzon Mission for two years, before I went to Mindanao to study Education again at Mountain View College. In 2009 I went to America as a Missionary and here I met my future Spouse, Allan Astrero. We now live in California with our only son, David.
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Introduction
There come times when I reflect on myself, I remember every time I look in the mirror the times have passed. One thing I am sure of is that I will also grow old and one day be lost in this world. I believe I have a purpose for why I was born, and I know that purpose is to serve God, be a blessing to the people around me and be a productive citizen of whatever country I am in.
Here is a heritage book, which contains stories from real life that will hopefully be a collection of lessons for readers. May it be a guide as we tread the complex path of life. As we read the selected works, may one remember the One who gave the only Inheritance.
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Contents 1 - Umbrella-like Plant - Ang Halamang Tila
Payong - p9
2 - Two Times I was Bitten by a Snake - Dalawang
Beses Akong Natuklaw ng Ahas - p11
3 - Chance Adventures of a TNT - Ang
Pakikipagsapalaran ng Isang TNT - p13
4 - Problemwith In-Laws - Problemang Biyenan -
p17
5 - Human Organ Selling - Bentahan Ng Laman -
p20 6 - OFW Sacrifices for the Family - Tiniis Ko ang
3 Lahat Para sa Pamilya (An OFW Story) - p23
7 - "Sorry, Mama" - p27
8 - A Look at Motherhood - Sulyap sa Pagiging
Isang Ina - p30
9 - Secrets of 3 Teen-agers - Lihim ng Tatlong
Musmos - p33
10 - An OFW Letter to Family - Sulat ng Isang OFW
Para sa Kaniyang Pamilya - p38 11 - Is Life in America Really Good? - Masarap ba
Talaga ang Buhay sa Amerika? - p42
12 - Three Kinds of Thieves - Ang Tatlong Uri ng
Magnanakaw - p45
13 - My Observation About Pinoys in America - Ang
Obserbasyon ko sa Mga Pinoy sa Amerika - p48
14 - I am not Blessed Enough - Ako Man ay Hindi
Pinagpala - p51 15 - The Storm will Pass away - Lilipas Din ang
Unos - p56 16 - The Right Road - Ang Tamang Landas - p59
17 - The Calvary of an Old Maid - Mga Kalbaryo ng
Isang Matandang Dalaga - p61
18 - Deceived - Ginago - p64
19 - Hurt Feelings of a Gay Person - Hinaing ng
Isang Charing - p68
20 - Karma of a Mistress - Karma ng Isang Kabit -
p71 21 - Some Strange Secrets - Mga Karunungang
Lihim - p74
22 - A Disappointed Japayuki - Nabigong Japayuki -
P77 oooooo