Looking for something exciting to read on Kindle books from Amazon? Grab a copy of “58 Minutes in Driftland,” the new sci-fi adventure novel written by Filipino writer I.S.A. Crisostomo-Lopez.
The story revolves around Alunsinag Bayani, a
17-year-old Filipino immigrant in the US who is trying to find his place in the
world. His mother Mercedes or “Chedeng” Bayani is a nurse who works at a
community hospital in Los Angeles, while his father Artemio “Miyo” Bayani is a
travel writer who is mostly out of town on assignment to feature endangered
plants or animals.
Alunsinag or “Al” as his friends call him, faces
many adventures with his two best friends, Ming Ju-long, a Chinese immigrant
from Hong Kong, and Tej Ondrej, an Indian immigrant from Bangalore.
Driftland is an alternative realm where
childhood dreams and nightmares exist. The adventure begins when Alunsinag
accidentally steps into Driftland and discovers he can switch places with his
alternate, more efficient self for 58 minutes. The switch opens doors to
discovering one's strengths and regaining confidence in one’s abilities.
“58
Minutes in Driftland” is a modern allegory on a
person’s journey to self-realization and the battle between good and evil. It
is also a coming of age story which explores current issues facing young people
today like belongingness and discrimination, standing up to bullies, discovering
one’s potential, and falling in love.
On an interesting note, the author I.S.A.
Crisostomo-Lopez is a stay-at-home mother who has retired after 17 years of
office work. She revealed that she composes story ideas in her mind while doing
the laundry, changing diapers or mopping the floors. She is based in Binan
City, Laguna, Philippines with her husband, four children and two dogs.
“58
Minutes in Driftland” is available in both digital
and paperback editions on amazon.com.
It sounds like an interesting read for sure! I'll have to check it out!
TumugonBurahinMukhang maganda po itong book na ito. Napaka interesting po siyang basahin at gawang pinoy kaya nakaka proud po ito talaga..
TumugonBurahinInteresting books din po ito
TumugonBurahinInteresting po itong story books..
TumugonBurahinParang ang ganda ng kwento at kapupulutan ng aral :) .. @Nozid faith
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