Tagtaginep - My Dream of Opportunity

In this real life story a Filipino immigrant to the U.S. offers a vivid portrait of his life's struggles. Born in a coastal town he dubs South China Sea Riviera his family lived in the region from the Spanish times the U.S. rule to the independence era. His grandfather was killed by the Spanish and martyred for his part in the revolution. His father a retired U.S. Navy sailor lived through WW-II. He relates sordid tales of the war and political insurgencies. He tells about religious festivals fiestas culture and favorite Filipino recipes. Schooled in Manila he takes you to jeepney rides Hollywood and Filipino movies and student protests during Marcos' dictatorship. He tells of beautiful Mindanao and Visayan cities the rainforest and sandy beaches. Immigrating to America he found himself thrown into a different cultural revolution of hippies anti-war protesters black riots gang wars and convoluted freeways in California. He was drafted to the U.S. Army sent to the Vietnam War and got hitched while on R & R. He's a professional engineer and real estate broker. His various jobs between unemployment describe his life on the West Coast. With his wife they raised three children to become professionals he calls his legacy. Now retired he relates of his travels. An avid poker player he shares secrets to the game. His commentaries on the financial crisis housing bust Great Recession the wars and political gridlock are very instructive. He envisions a coming economic crisis and social turmoil in U.S. and Europe prescribing a Survival Portfolio.