Mariquita--Revisited - by Chris Perez Howard (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"A landmark novel from the island of Guam is both a brutal story of war and a beautiful act of resurrection"--Lenika Cruz "The Atlantic, "His Mother's Life Was a Mystery He Needed to Solve""

"On the surface, Maraquita is the CHamoru World War II story that too few people have read. Howard's careful research and imagination gives us access to the painful history of Guåhan during the Japanese occupation. On another level though, perhaps more important, Maraquita is a story of recovery--of a man writing to recover his connection to his mother and his people, and of the emotional labor that constitutes his journey"--Kiana Brown "Pacific Daily News, "'Maraquita -- Revisited' is the story of home""

About the Author

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.