At the Table with the Family

Here is a delightful and humorous account of growing up in a small town in the Philippines. Dr. Samonte includes stories about family and friends in his native land as well as tales about travelling to other parts of the world. This is an interesting slice of Filipino-American history and the mixing of diverse cultures. The author includes favorite recipes from his childhood.

Quirico Samonte, Jr., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Eastern Michigan University, is a graduate of the University of the Philippines and the University of Michigan. He served as Exchange Professor in England, advisor to the Kingdom of Swaziland and as "Chief in Party" in North Yemen. He was awarded a "Lifetime Distinguished Professional Achievement Award" by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of America. He lives with his wife, Judith Samonte, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.