Category: War in the Philipines
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Giveaway for “The Zigzag Road”
Enter the giveaway for “The Zigzag Road” at Goodreads.com: This book is an interesting introduction into the customs and everyday life of Filipinos both before and during WWII. Using the Filipino language along with English in greetings, small talk and foods adds to the authenticity of their life. Explaining many of the customs also adds…
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How my father spent Christmas Eve 1941
Dec. 24, 1941 As they were nearing Tarlac, they were hearing explosions close by. There were more explosions it seemed. Looking further out, they could see clouds of black smoke billowing up in the sky, then more explosions. Every so often, they would stop on their trek and waited till the explosion stopped. It just…
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I Have Returned
Seventy-three ago today, Gen. Douglas MacArthur said, “I have returned.” Below is an excerpt from “BAHALA NA (Come What May”: “On October 20, 1944, MacArthur landed in Leyte, fulfilling his promise to the Filipino people by wading ashore at Leyte, but the evening before the Leyte landing, MacArthur spoke through a radio transmitter announcing .…
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BAHALA NA (Come What May) reduced price in time for Memorial Day
With Memorial Day approaching, I am offering “BAHALA NA (Come What May)” on Kindle at a discounted price of $2.99 for a limited time starting today. “BAHALA NA (Come What May)” is dedicated to the men of the armed forces who fought bravely to protect my old country, The Philippines, against the Japanese forces. “BAHALA…
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I shall return
Gen. Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his promise to the Filipino people that he shall return to liberate them from the Japanese on October 20, 1944. Excerpts from BAHALA NA (Come What May) On October 20, 1944, MacArthur landed in Leyte, fulfilling his promise to the Filipino people by wading ashore at Leyte, but the evening before…
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BAHALA NA (Come What May) – Special Offer
Limited Time Offer: BAHALA NA (Come What May) – a WWII Story of Love, Faith, Courage, Determination and Survival is now at $0.99 at Kindle till Aug. 17, 2016. Download your copy now. Book Description: At a market near Baguio, out of boredom, Benjamin picks up a magazine to pass the time. Little does he…
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Wordless Wednesday – WWII Memorial – Pacific Theater, Washington, DC
Until next time – Stop and smell the roses. Rosalinda, The Rose Lady Rosalinda Morgan Author & Garden Writer
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BAHALA NA (Come What May) -Limited Time Offer
In remembrance of Memorial Day, I’m offering Kindle copy of “BAHALA NA (COME WHAT MAY)” for $0.99 for a limited time only, beginning today, Sunday, May 29 and ends Sunday, June 5. BAHALA NA (Come What May) is a gripping tale of WWII based on actual events that happened in the Philippines. At the same…
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April 9, 1942 – The Fall of Bataan
Seventy-four years ago on April 9, 1942, 76,000 men squeezed onto the tip of Bataan peninsula officially surrendered to the Japanese. They were without food or ammunition, and malaria and dysentery were widespread. They were forced to begin marching up the peninsula which survivors later aptly named the notorious “Bataan Death March”. Many more than…
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Special Offer of BAHALA NA (Come What May) to end Dec. 31, 2015
Kindle copy of “Bahala Na (Come What May)” at a discount price of $.99 will end soon. Special Offer ends in 4 days on Dec. 31, 2015. Get your copy today at www.amazon.com/author/rosalindarmorgan before the price goes up again. A great winter read for history buffs! “BAHALA NA (COME WHAT MAY)” – a novel about…
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