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Nov 11, 2011
Ben
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Makulay at kumplikado ang karakter ni Lea. Bilang isang ina, ang pinakamahalagang paraan ng pagpapakita ng pagmamahal na ibinigay nya sa kanyang mga anak ay ang pagbibigay sa kanila ng kalayaan sa pagpili ng gusto nila at pagpapasiya para sa kanilang sarili. Bilang isang mamamayan, naniniwala siya na importante sa bawat tao na ipaglaban ang karapatan niya sa pamamagitan ng pagbabantay sa gobyerno at pakikisama sa pagsigaw sa kalye at manindigan. Bilang isang babae, hindi niya ikinahiya na may pa
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Oct 02, 2011
Gen
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I enjoyed reading this book despite the sometimes hard to understand Tagalog words because of the messages that it wants to convey.
It talks a lot about problems still present in our society today despite being written around the 1980s. It's very moving and sometimes you can actually relate with the main character of the story.
It talks about the equality between men and women, and also, the abuse of human rights.
Lea talks about her troubles because her children More...
It talks a lot about problems still present in our society today despite being written around the 1980s. It's very moving and sometimes you can actually relate with the main character of the story.
It talks about the equality between men and women, and also, the abuse of human rights.
Lea talks about her troubles because her children More...
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May 02, 2011
Johanna
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If I were born during the Marcos era, this would have been my bible haha. It's so refreshing to read about empowered, open-minded women who don't let society get in the way or define how they live their lives. I was just a little disappointed that the most famous line from the movie- "Akala mo lang wala, pero meron, meron, meron!" wasn't in the book pala. SO I guess props to the movie makers.
Jul 09, 2009
euuopewijd
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i read this after i discover ms.bautista through 'GAPO (which was the chosen material for our high school book report) and i love it! Lea is an inspiration. She is strong-willed and independent. I love the part when she ask God about female discrimination. it was funny and true at the same time.
Oct 10, 2011
Drew
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This was one of the books that our Filipino teacher required us to read. Truth be told, I have never been a fan of Philippine literature. So when I bought it, I wasn't expecting too much.
But lo and behold, when I started reading it I couldn't stop (even my classmates who never read were smitten by the book). "Bata, Bata..." is a novel that will show you the true grit of a single mother, who defies society's conventions (e.g.: having two children [each by a different man], re More...
But lo and behold, when I started reading it I couldn't stop (even my classmates who never read were smitten by the book). "Bata, Bata..." is a novel that will show you the true grit of a single mother, who defies society's conventions (e.g.: having two children [each by a different man], re More...
Sep 24, 2007
Violeta
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i read this when I was in my second year of high school. This novel is more meaningful when I read it again when I was in 2nd year college. It became a masterpiece for a film fest movie. I laughed when Luwalhati Bautista (the author) walked out from that awarding night on Best Filipino movies because she can't withstand the badddd politics inside the Filipino film industry. Go Luwalhati! Go!
I love this book. This is a must read novel for both feminists and for the submissive female More...
I love this book. This is a must read novel for both feminists and for the submissive female More...
Aug 22, 2010
Sari
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(It's actually a 3.5. I could not get myself to give it a 4.)
This book has so many layers for discussion. Bautista is a feminist through and through. Sociological: women and double standards, expectations of the Filipino home in Philippine society. Political: how most Filipinos treated Martial Law. Psychological: the characters are so human. I just enumerated the few obvious ones.
I did not like the book in the beginning. Its humanity is what allowed me to finish it.
This book has so many layers for discussion. Bautista is a feminist through and through. Sociological: women and double standards, expectations of the Filipino home in Philippine society. Political: how most Filipinos treated Martial Law. Psychological: the characters are so human. I just enumerated the few obvious ones.
I did not like the book in the beginning. Its humanity is what allowed me to finish it.
Feb 14, 2011
Joyzi
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Binago nito ang pananaw ko sa mga nobelang Pilipino. Sa totoo lang binasa ko 'to para sa book review project namin sa school. Di ko talaga inexpect na magugustuhan ko to. Makabuluhan at napakalakas ng dating niya sa akin dahil sa Feminismo ang tema ng nobela na 'to.
Sep 06, 2007
cel
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bata, bata depicts a strong, liberal, open-minded filipina. it shows the dynamics of how a woman addresses her marital and familial concerns in the context of a complex, judgmental and flawed society.
Oct 19, 2008
lenay
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seryoso ang tinatalakay ng aklat pero dinaan sa minsan nakakatawang paraan ng paglalahad. very realistic.
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