We Didn't Pass Through the Golden Door: The Filipino American Experience by Reuben S. Seguritan
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By Reuben S. Seguritan and Jordin Isip
This book makes reference to significant moments in the history of Filipino immigration to America, then gives an in-depth discussion of the issues and concerns affecting immigrant Filipinos and Filipino Americans. The author recollects history, works his way through the long, weary period of subjugation and racial prejudice, limns their image and identity problem, sounds a call for unity and empowerment and circles back to images of the homeland. An immigrant professional himself, he draws from his personal experiences and his encounters with prominent Filipino American experience in America. Truly, the book is a contribution to contemporary literature on immigrant struggles and experiences.
"...while the Pinoy in America is gradually assimilated, there is about him still the aura of the outsider." -- Rina Jimenez-David, Philippine Daily Inquirer- reading the book in an Italian cafe on Madison Ave., N.Y.
"This lawyer has a mission - Know Thy Rights, and a message - Assert and Protect Them" -- Filipino Reporter, New York City
"This thought-provoking book provides new insights into the Filipino American psyche." -- Filipinas Magazine, San Francisco,CA
About the Author
Reuben S. Seguritan taught law and politics in Manila and was labor counsel and member of a legal defense group which he helped organize before he immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. He passed the New York bar in 1974 and has been practicing since then. Active in community affairs, he co-founded and now chairs Filipino American Human Services, Inc. and is a board member of the Asian American Federation of New York. He frequently writes and speaks on immigration and discrimination issues, and was on the Board of Editors of the common Law Lawyer. He has received several professional and civic awards, including the Presidential Award for Outstanding Overseas Filipinos, given in Malacanang in 1993.
Paperback: 229 pages
Publisher: Institute for Filipino American Research (February 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 096559510-2
ISBN-13: 978-09-6-559510-0
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 8.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
This book makes reference to significant moments in the history of Filipino immigration to America, then gives an in-depth discussion of the issues and concerns affecting immigrant Filipinos and Filipino Americans. The author recollects history, works his way through the long, weary period of subjugation and racial prejudice, limns their image and identity problem, sounds a call for unity and empowerment and circles back to images of the homeland. An immigrant professional himself, he draws from his personal experiences and his encounters with prominent Filipino American experience in America. Truly, the book is a contribution to contemporary literature on immigrant struggles and experiences.
"...while the Pinoy in America is gradually assimilated, there is about him still the aura of the outsider." -- Rina Jimenez-David, Philippine Daily Inquirer- reading the book in an Italian cafe on Madison Ave., N.Y.
"This lawyer has a mission - Know Thy Rights, and a message - Assert and Protect Them" -- Filipino Reporter, New York City
"This thought-provoking book provides new insights into the Filipino American psyche." -- Filipinas Magazine, San Francisco,CA
About the Author
Reuben S. Seguritan taught law and politics in Manila and was labor counsel and member of a legal defense group which he helped organize before he immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. He passed the New York bar in 1974 and has been practicing since then. Active in community affairs, he co-founded and now chairs Filipino American Human Services, Inc. and is a board member of the Asian American Federation of New York. He frequently writes and speaks on immigration and discrimination issues, and was on the Board of Editors of the common Law Lawyer. He has received several professional and civic awards, including the Presidential Award for Outstanding Overseas Filipinos, given in Malacanang in 1993.
Paperback: 229 pages
Publisher: Institute for Filipino American Research (February 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 096559510-2
ISBN-13: 978-09-6-559510-0
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 8.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces