Author: Kerima Polotan Tuvera
Genre: Novel
Publication Date: 1990
Setting: Philippines, 1970s
Main Characters:
* Estrella “Essie” Real-Fernández
* Amelia “Amy” Real-Fernández
* Corazon “Corrie” Real-Fernández
* Teresita “Terry” Real-Fernandez
* Baby Real-Fernandez
* Jose “Pepe” Real-Fernandez
Plot Summary:
"A House Full of Daughters" is a novel set in the Philippines during the 1970s. It tells the story of the Real-Fernandez family, a middle-class family living in Manila. The family is headed by Pepe and Essie Real-Fernández, and they have five daughters: Amy, Corrie, Terry, Baby, and Rose.
The novel follows the lives of the Real-Fernandez daughters as they navigate their way through adolescence and adulthood. They face various challenges, including societal pressures, discrimination, and personal struggles.
The novel also delves into the social and political issues in the Philippines during that time, including the rise of authoritarianism. The Real-Fernández daughters become involved in activism and fight for social justice, which puts them in danger and tests their family's strength and unity.
Amidst the hardships and challenges, the novel emphasizes the importance of family, love, and support. It portrays the complex dynamics within a close-knit family, the bonds between siblings, and the sacrifices parents make for their children.
Themes:
* Coming-of-age
* Family dynamics
* Social activism
* Women's rights
* Identity formation
* Political oppression
* Love and sacrifice
Awards and Recognition:
* Philippine National Book Award for Fiction (1991)
* Bienvenido N. Santos Award (1991)