The Last Time I Saw Mother by Arlene J. Chai
Caridad's mother never writes. So when a letter arrives for her in Sydney from Manila, Caridad doesn't even recognize her mother's handwriting. There is more distance than just miles between the two women. And that is why Caridad is called home. Her mother needs to talk. And to reveal a secret that has been weighing heavily on her for years.
As Caridad hears at last the unspoken stories, and the never forgotten tragedy of the war years, she will learn a startling truth that will change her life forever. For Caridad is not who she thinks she is. . . .
"Beautifully written . . . Reading each chapter is like having a conversation with a close friend."
--Chicago Tribune
"A sensitive . . . portrait of a family of Filipina women . . . The novel illuminates much modern Philippine history."
--The Boston Globe
Format: Paperback | 354 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.9 x 3.1 | 360g
Publication Date: 1995
Publisher: Random House Australia
Publication City/Country: Milsons Point, SYD, Australia
Language: English
Edition Statement: reprint ed.
ISBN10: 0091831032
ISBN13: 9780091831035
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Some damage to the cover including a crease on the top-right corner of the front cover (not visible on photo), and creasing on the top-left corner of the back cover (none of the creasing is overly-noticeable as it blends in somewhat with the covers' artwork), but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.