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Always Hiding: A Novel

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I enjoyed this short book which I finished in one sitting. It's hard to put down once you get started. It must be because I can identify very much to what was described in her book. When I said it captured the Filipino mindset, I am referring to the main theme of the book which is the rampant womanizing of Viola's dad. The book also gave me a lot of insight as to how an undocumented alien probably lives in the United States, especially those who are fairly well educated back in their homeland. I recommend this book. I hope that there will be more books written by her in the future.

the author's wit reminds me of amy tan's humor, its full of sarcasm and dark, but yet right on target. i must say that miss romero was able to deliver a believable life story of a 'TNT'. i have heard many stories; a well to do attorney ends up as a factory worker, a doctor ends up as a cashier at a gas station, a government offical ends up as a mailman.....so many people willing to give up what they have just to start a new life and get a piece of this american pie. but eventually we realize, is it all worth it? this book has the answer.

I got bonded to author right away. I found the right book to read at the right time. Well written. I can identify with Viola. a real treat. Lois Ann Yamanaka of Hawaii is like Sophia. Author should receive similar award - best Asian woman writer. Mabuhay!