Everything We Never Had By Randy Ribay
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Everything We Never Had traces the intertwined lives of four generations of Filipino American men, exploring their struggles with identity, masculinity, and complex father-son relationships.
In 1930s Watsonville, Francisco Maghabol toils in California’s fields, facing violence and alienation while questioning his decision to leave the Philippines. His son Emil, navigating prejudice in Stockton during the 1960s, refuses to follow his father's path, determined to succeed on his own terms, even if it means distancing himself from his heritage.
By 1983 in Denver, Chris, Emil’s son, rebels against his father’s control and finds solace in studying Filipino history. His quest for identity clashes with Emil's belief that such interests are un-American, causing further rifts between them.
In 2020 Philadelphia, Enzo grapples with anxiety amidst the pandemic and his grandfather’s abrasive presence. As tensions simmer between his father and grandfather, Enzo’s daily walks with Lolo Emil offer a chance to mend old wounds and understand the generational divide.
Through shifting perspectives, Everything We Never Had weaves a poignant narrative about the Maghabol family’s legacy, capturing each man’s struggle to balance personal dreams with familial expectations. Enzo, the youngest, faces the challenge of reconciling the fragmented stories and forging a path that honors both his family’s past and his own future. 📚❤️
In 1930s Watsonville, Francisco Maghabol toils in California’s fields, facing violence and alienation while questioning his decision to leave the Philippines. His son Emil, navigating prejudice in Stockton during the 1960s, refuses to follow his father's path, determined to succeed on his own terms, even if it means distancing himself from his heritage.
By 1983 in Denver, Chris, Emil’s son, rebels against his father’s control and finds solace in studying Filipino history. His quest for identity clashes with Emil's belief that such interests are un-American, causing further rifts between them.
In 2020 Philadelphia, Enzo grapples with anxiety amidst the pandemic and his grandfather’s abrasive presence. As tensions simmer between his father and grandfather, Enzo’s daily walks with Lolo Emil offer a chance to mend old wounds and understand the generational divide.
Through shifting perspectives, Everything We Never Had weaves a poignant narrative about the Maghabol family’s legacy, capturing each man’s struggle to balance personal dreams with familial expectations. Enzo, the youngest, faces the challenge of reconciling the fragmented stories and forging a path that honors both his family’s past and his own future. 📚❤️
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