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Book Review By Gene Smith
Say Uncle! Life in DC With My Filipino Uncles by Nita Mondonedo Smith

Say Uncle! is the story of growing up in the Nation's Capital in the 50s and 60s with 10 Filipino Uncles. You'll discover why these immigrants came to America from Manila, Pangasinan, Marinduque, Cavite and La Union between the years 1913 to 1961.


Plot & Themes
Ethnic/Relig. of subject (inside)
Gender/Class story? - immigrant story
If this is a culture clash: - family young v. old guard
Ethnic/regional/gender Yes
Period of greatest activity? - 1950+

Subject of Biography
Gender - Female
Profession/status:
Ethnicity - Other Asian
Nationality - American

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 8 ()
United States Yes
City? Yes
Century: - 1960's-1970's

Writing Style
Book makes you feel? - like laughing
If this is a kid's book: - Age 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations? - A few 1-5 B&W
How much dialogue in bio? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 76%-100% of book
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