Boarding House: A Journalist's Personal Journey as a Boarder In the Philippines Through the 1980s and 2000s (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798284466308)

Boarding House: A Nostalgic Journey Through the Philippines from the 1980s to the 2000s

Step back in time and experience the vibrant tapestry of boarding house life in the Philippines through the warm and insightful eyes of veteran Filipino journalist Jaileen F. Jimeno. In "Boarding House," Jimeno lovingly recounts her formative years as a young woman navigating independence, friendship, and the everyday adventures of shared living during the colorful decades from the 1980s to the 2000s. More than just a memoir, "Boarding House" is a captivating glimpse into a unique cultural experience. Jimeno paints a vivid picture of bustling communal kitchens, late-night conversations under the hum of fluorescent lights, the comforting aroma of shared meals, and the unbreakable bonds forged between fellow boarders from all walks of life. Discover a slice of Philippine history and the enduring spirit of community within the walls of "Boarding House."

"You come away from Boarding House not just feeling you've encountered new characters but that you've made new friends. You fall in love with David standing his ground among the alpha males, you cheer for Haron and Nene as they fight to save their relationship, you want to contribute an ornament to the thief-mas tree decorated for twins named Tom and Jerry, and feel as exasperated with Queenie who leaves her plates unwashed till they turn green in the kitchen as her own housemates are. JJ Jimeno's writing makes you want to embrace these people with their humanity and complications and, now and then, spurts of heroism. She tells the stories of her colorful boarding house mates with wit, with humor... and most importantly, with love."
- Nessa Valdellon, Digital Creator

Author: Jane Globio,Jaileen F. Jimeno
ISBN-13: 9798284466308
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2025
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.48d