At last, a book that explains why most OFWs in Saudi Arabia turn arrogant, conceited and extravagant; or why they hate fellow Pinoys; why they choose to go to US, Canada, or Australia rather than comeback to the Philippines; why they speak of barok English; or why some enter into illicit love affairs; and others still, turn gay.
Manny Garcia, Editor and Publisher of SAWALI, an e-newsletter dedicated to the promotion of productivity of OFWs and Pinoys abroad, wittingly explores the answers to these questions and more in his first book KAPENG ARABO.
It is a collection of stories and day-to-day issues of Pinoys working in Saudi Arabia as related by the author's own experiences within the first three years of his life in that arid region. Written in the native language combined with Pinoy modern quips and expressions, the book explores the intricacies of being alone in a strange culture, and how it affects the personalities of common kababayan battling homesickness in a foreign land.
KAPENG ARABO is composed of 17 chapters of mix social satire (Pinoy's beholden concept of wealth which is material and commercial), funny story (how come one loses hair in Saudi), and a narration of the cold political reality (why Pinoys turn their back on the country).
The stories are old and ordinary yet presented with warm, fuzzy heart, and sometimes with twisted, black, and rotten hate.
Primarly written to Second Generation OFWs and Pinoy abroad, even those considering of working in the oil-rich desert will find important insights in this book. KAPENG ARABO is a narration of yet another fresh and true voice that will affect, disturb, enrage, or laugh at the Filipino in you.
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