Mariquita--Revisited - Paperback
by Chris Perez Howard (Author)
Mariquita, first published in 1982, has become the most widely read novel about the CHamoru experience during World War II on Guam. In the book, author Chris Perez Howard chronicles his mother's vibrant life before the War, her enduring strength during the Japanese occupation of the island, and her tragic death at the end of it. In this updated edition of the classic, Perez Howard revisits the story and adds more details, photos, and letters. It is a continuing tribute to his mother whose legacy lives on in the memories of all who read it.
The late Chris Perez Howard believed that his adventurous spirit and endless curiosity were responsible for his unconventional life. Among his experiences, he served in the U.S. military; worked for the American Express Co. in New York; struggled as an artist in Rome, Italy; lived in Yap, the Seychelles, and the Philippines; and went to Africa to see wild animals in their natural habitat.
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