Si Jhun-Jhun, Noong Bago Ideklara ang Batas Militar by Augie Rivera

Si Jhun-Jhun, Noong Bago Ideklara ang Batas Militar Reviews

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  Maria Ella

  I am so proud that I am giving this book to my woke goddaughter. Hays.
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  Nikki

  Naiyak ako, potek.
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  Jewel

  Incredibly moving for such a short story, especially in this period. Weeping because this is probably true for so many people.
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  Kate

  wow I cried 🥲
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  Isabel

  Sad and heartfelt. Who would’ve thought I’d be this close 🤏🏻 to tearing up.
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  Andy

  Ito ang pinaka gusto ko sa limang kwento. Pinaka malinaw, at nag-iiwan ng tinik.
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  kokojakes

  Ang lungkot pero yun ang realidad
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  Gelo Arucan

  Such a heartbreaking story but it is the reality during that time.
  
  The ending truly crushed me and made me cry!!! :'(
  
  #NeverAgain
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  Ruth Job Salamanca

  Didn’t notice when the tears started falling 😭 AnonaPinasssssss?😭😭😭
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  Ana AZ

  ...m-me agimat kasi 'tong tsinelas mo sa tumbang preso
  
  This story started off so innocently with Jhun-Jhun playing tumbang preso. He wondered why his older brother Jaime doesn't have time for him anymore. What he doesn't know is that this was the time of the Marcos dictatorship and many people were holding demonstrations and rallies against it.
  
  This was well-written and very touching.
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  Neil (or bleed)

  😔🤧
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  Ayu Alano Llanes

  🥲🥲🥲🥲
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  The Duke

  Isang paglalahad ng katotohan at kasaysayan.
  Mga tao na pinaglaban ang ating kalayaan ngunit tila kinalimutan ng nakararami.
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  DC

  I often believe that children’s books play a big part in a child’s development (provided the child is fortunate enough to learn how to read), and this kind of books, books that talk about a country’s history, especially one rewritten and sometimes forgotten, is important in instilling in them identity and consciousness.
  
  As a reader, I see the story of Jhun-Jhun, a young boy who loves playing the Filipino children’s game of tumbang preso. His weapon of choice is his kuya’s - his older brother’s - left slipper. We see him pine after his brother, his brother who used to play with him and have fun times with, his brother who became busy after finding employment. After tailing his brother one day, Jhun-Jhun soon learns that his brother is doing more than just work at the shoe factory.
  
  As an adult with some knowledge of Philippine history, I see Jhun-Jhun’s story set in the backdrop of the Marcos dictatorial era, with a hint pertaining to a rally in Mendiola. It’s not clear whether or not the story is set during the 1987 Mendiola Massacre, but I personally wouldn’t be surprised if it was.
  
  The story in itself and the hints it gives, from the rally chanting to the radio blackouts to the desaparecidos, is rather extraordinary, and is probably more of young fiction directed to adults than anything else. But still, its simple language helps gives young readers a taste of what it felt like to live during the times of Martial Law, when you can play tumbang preso with your friends but wonder about how your vocal brother is doing as soon as you get home.
  
  A simple story in itself, but its backdrop speaks volumes. How they lived in interesting times.
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  Mariel

  Not too crazy about the art, but I appreciate this social realist book. It's a great way of weaving personal stories into the wider fabric of our nation's history. I have to warn you, this book is not full of rainbows and happy thoughts. Best introduce this book to your child when s/he's more mature. The text is long and tightly-set, anyway, so it's really for more advanced readers.