The US Library of Congress and 5 other foreign libraries now have our book
By Raïssa Robles
We’re Number Eight in the NBS Bestsellers list, guys. And you made that possible.
The book is also now listed in the US Library of Congress. To look at the listing, please click on this link.
Our book is also now available in the following university libraries:
University of London. Pls. click on this link.
Chinese University of Hong Kong. Pls. click on this link.
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pls. click on this link.
University of Washington – Suzzallo and Allen Libraries. Pls. click on this link.
University of Hawaii at Manoa Libraries. Pls. click on this link and see No. 31 among list of new titles.
In Manila, a copy is now in the De la Salle College of St. Benilde at the Br. Fidelis Leddy Learning Resource Center. Pls. click on this link.
It is also available in the library of the Philippine Senate.
It is listed as well in goodreads.com, where readers can post their own reviews of the book. Pls. click on this link.
In goodreads.com, Matthew Lopez wrote the following review after reading the book –
To be honest, the book is a difficult read. It is raw and uncensored, and you are thinking this cannot be real. But sadly, this is true narration of one of the darkest chapters in modern Philippine history and the excesses of the Martial Law regime. This is a mandatory read in schools, colleges and should be distributed in other countries.
You can view his review by clicking on this link.
Matthew had also tweeted to me the following message earlier:
On the day the dictator’s corpse was secretly buried in Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes’ Cemetery), Matthew tweeted that he had rushed to the People Power Monument clutching two books instead of a placard:
Neil Perez explained why he chose not to go that night to the Edsa Monument.
Meanwhile, in the south, Marion, with Tweeter handle @AirForceOnce, said that when he went Christmas shopping, he ended up buying our book as his Christmas presents.
There are so many more readers who have tweeted to tell me that they have bought, read, or can’t find the book. My deep thanks to all of them for caring about the future of our county.
When Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach asked Jason on Twitter what he was reading, he replied:
As a writer, I have always accepted that writing is a lonely craft.
But I never expected that once a book is released to the world it takes on a life of its own. The book Marcos Martial Law: Never Again is now in thousands of book shelves all over the country.
For that I am so grateful and so very touched.
Thank you.
I will soon have a book signing at National Book Store. I will post when and where.
Noel M. Herrera-Lim says
Hi Raissa — i bought all copies from the UP bookstore at Palma Hall. We suggest more copies to be made available there — specially the student edition as we have been giving these to our friends and relatives.
We also hope you can someday translate the book to Pilipino.
Congratulations! Well done!
Noel
raissa says
Thank you, Noel.
How many copies is that?
You know where to get my books :)
Chris A. says
Congratulations Raissa and Allan, I hope there is some more in the book store and I definitely want to buy one for myself. I was 3rd year college then when Martial Law was declared and I know how bad it was that’s why I decided to migrate to Canada and lucky enough to be accepted. That was in 1973. I was watching in the news when Edsa Revolution erupted and was scared for Cardinal Sins, the nuns and others KAPIT-BISIG together not to let the canons get through. It was a SCARY moment that the AFP didn’t fire their guns, it could have been bloodied. Now I am a returning resident 8 years ago and enjoying my retirement then here we are again with a lunatic President Psycho Duterte doing a copy cat of Marcos style when Writ of Habeas Corpus was suspended then followed to declare Martial law. We have to prevent that guy to do so.
Neil Perez says
Ms. Raissa, thanks for featuring me and my kids in this article. My daughters have lots of questions (“How can a bad person be a hero?” etc.) and it is difficult to process in a way they can understand. Nevertheless, I remain committed to letting them know and realize that it is imperative for them to live by and swear by the truth and nothing but – that good guys finish last is but a notion. Thank you for being an inspiration. Your passion for truth and justice will surely live with me and my family. God Bless as you continue on this lonely road. No matter how difficult it may seem, please know that there are lots of people like me who will walk with you and continue to fight with you. Cheers!
raissa says
Pls. guide your kids when teaching them about Martial Law.
Some of the documented stories are quite horrific. But they are true.
Maxima says
Congratulations Raissa. Just got my copies and bought some as Christmas gifts to my friends.
It is our responsibility to pass on our knowledge and experience on Martial law to the younger generation to ensure that our children and their children’s children will not have to go through the same experience that we went through. The thought of them going through that makes me hyperventilate.
We move on…with caution.
Elvira Gozo says
Hi Raissa, i am from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada…how can i get your book?
raissa says
If you have a friend or relative in the Philippines, the book can be delivered there.
Gems Vann says
Glad few seeds given to the uninformed helped grow a vast cropfield
Millenials marching at Luneta must have read the book.
Rally the youth against Duterte and Marcos conspiracy!
Down with the Traitors!
Johnny Lin
leona says
Congratulations to Raissa and Alan Robles!
The tyrant Marcos never had any idea that his brutal regime under his Martial Law will still be revealed 44 Years! later by a simple
and energetic couple the likes of Raissa & Alan Robles!
The shame is handed down to his Marcos family for so many generations to come in this country and world-wide. No amount of attempts to hide and bury the shame can ever be successfully done.
Many thanks to you both. May God’s blessings and protection be alway upon you and the family.
And to the CPMers. . . A Hand Salute!
manilamac says
Thank you, Raissa. Books indeed become artifacts, evidence of a culture, & you have created an important one that is exerting an important influence at a critical time in the Philippines & will continue to do so for generations to come.
Writing & publishing books is such a long, demanding process, I am very happy to see you reaping some personal rewards on top of the rewards of having done well by doing good.
Congratulations & God bless.
May truth triumph in difficult times!
raissa says
Thank you, manilamac
One day I will write about what I went through doing this.
manilamac says
I look forward to about reading that (and the repercussions, too).
manilamac says
Hahaha…*”…forward to reading about…*
(What I get for editing on the fly while rushing out of the house!)
Elizabeth Fiala says
I live here in Aus, the book was hand carried by a friend. He said I was lucky because all bookstores in Metro Manila were out of stock and while on a business trip to Santa Rosa he happened to spot at NBS and bingo he got me one. I was 12 in 1972 and I grew up in fear and its a mortal sin to comment against the administration or take the risk of abduction. Kabataang Barangay was the first experience I had but that was the training ground to be expert on cheating. Our barangay captain was not happy at all but we stood our ground and honor and respect the sacred votes of our barangay. We have to accompany the ballot box to the municipal hall in the middle of the night walking in the dark and not give them a chance to tamper the ballot. I only serve 1 term as KB chairman in our barangay as I moved to Manila for college study. That was 1976. I am so proud of my stint as KB chairman especially in protecting the rights of our fellowman. Again I was present in EDSA in 1986.
raissa says
Thank you for being true.
I’m sure Imee would not be pleased if she ever heard that a KB officer helped oust her family.
wbar says
Me too..I was the first KB chairman in our barangay and we had our 1-week leadership training in Mt. Makiling, Los Banos, Laguna and I was also there in EDSA on 22-23 February, 1986 at Club Filipino.
duquemarino says
Reading the book is like a walk down memory lane, l was 20 when martial law was declared.
A well research one that refreshes the minds of the baby boomers and generstion X and a must read for the millennials (whether a pro or anti Marcos). A history book that challenges the revisionists.
duquemarino says
In “The Road to Martial Law,” Marcos’ plan to grab power for me is ominous in the present situation.
Read for yourself so you would know.