Diary of an Ilocano Boy Memoir Explores Childhood Trauma and Cultural Belonging

David S. Salazar Jr.'s memoir offers a humorous yet poignant look at his childhood experiences as an Ilocano immigrant boy in Na’alehu, Hawaii. The book explores themes of trauma and identity through the lens of Ilocano memory and Hawaiian Pidgin language. This work highlights the complexities of belonging between two cultures.

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