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In rediscovering these stories about our shared history, we learn who we were, who we are, and who we can be. Adventure can be uncovered in the most unexpected of places. In 1521: Rediscovering the History of the Philippines, author Judy Robinson takes a deep dive into the forgotten stories of Filipinos in the advent of Spanish colonization, beginning with Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in the archipelago. Robinson goes on a journey to discover the hidden history of the Philippines and of herself. She shares with us that history consists of more than one story. While reading this book, you will discover that precolonial Filipinos had a complex social structure that was more advanced than previously acknowledged. Through 1521: Rediscovering the History of the Philippines, Robinson hopes to share these stories from history, teach the next generation of the diaspora more about where they come from, and see the different sides of history as a way to find what connects us instead of what divides us.

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Judy Robinson synthesizes existing scholarship on the history of 'first contact' and the advent of Philippine colonization and transforms it into an accessible, personal narrative. 1521 is as much about highlighting nuances of early colonial Philippine history as it is an author's journey of discovery. I look forward to referencing it in my future classes. - Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of History, University of California, Santa Cruz Excellent work by Judy Robinson. This book is very well written and gives a personalized perspective of historical events that brings to life our history and culture. I hope that future generations will be able to read this. - Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia, former Ambassador of the Philippines to Canada and Consul General, Philippine Consulate in New York Judy Robinson draws in the reader and brings them along on a journey of discovery. I am struck by her eloquent discussion of these two cultures coming together. Not al bad and not all good -- but let's get a better understanding of all of it, one story at a time. - Alisa M. Parenti, Author of Betrayal: The Ethel Rosenberg Story Researching family history and examining long-accepted stories that make up that history has recently become a popular pastime. Judy Robinson takes this process a giant step beyond the family in her book, 1521 as she seeks to fill in more broadly the holes in her own personal knowledge of Filipino history. Curious about what 'they never told us in school', she draws on extensive research to discover stories that broaden understanding of the events surrounding Ferdinand Magellan's 'discovery' of the Philippines. She weaves her own experience as a Filipina growing up in the Philippines and thoughtfully shares her reflections on what she learned in writing the book. She concludes the book by noting that her hops is 'that this book inspires you to take your own journey into the past so that you can live more fully in the present and chart your course into the future'. 1521 certainly provides a model for this journey. - Amazon Review 1521 is the product of Judy Robinson's journey to rediscover a pivotal era in the complex history of the Philippines. She weaves together a collection of carefully curated stories filled with historical first-hand accounts and oral histories from Filipino, Spanish and Portuguese sources. Robinson enriches these accounts with personal anecdotes. She tackles complicated topics such as globalization, imperialism and resilience. 1521's appendix is filled with rich sources for readers, who will be motivated by Robinson's personal and engaging writing style, to delve deeper into innumerable facets of Philippine history. Buy this book and begin your journey of discovery about a people whose culture is deeply rooted in the distant past yet remains vibrant today. - Amazon Review

"""Judy Robinson synthesizes existing scholarship on the history of 'first contact' and the advent of Philippine colonization and transforms it into an accessible, personal narrative. 1521 is as much about highlighting nuances of early colonial Philippine history as it is an author's journey of discovery. I look forward to referencing it in my future classes."" - Kathleen Cruz Gutierrez, Assistant Professor of History, University of California, Santa Cruz ""Excellent work by Judy Robinson. This book is very well written and gives a personalized perspective of historical events that brings to life our history and culture. I hope that future generations will be able to read this."" - Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia, former Ambassador of the Philippines to Canada and Consul General, Philippine Consulate in New York ""Judy Robinson draws in the reader and brings them along on a journey of discovery. I am struck by her eloquent discussion of these two cultures coming together. Not al bad and not all good -- but let's get a better understanding of all of it, one story at a time."" - Alisa M. Parenti, Author of Betrayal: The Ethel Rosenberg Story ""Researching family history and examining long-accepted stories that make up that history has recently become a popular pastime. Judy Robinson takes this process a giant step beyond the family in her book, 1521 as she seeks to fill in more broadly the holes in her own personal knowledge of Filipino history. Curious about what 'they never told us in school', she draws on extensive research to discover stories that broaden understanding of the events surrounding Ferdinand Magellan's 'discovery' of the Philippines. She weaves her own experience as a Filipina growing up in the Philippines and thoughtfully shares her reflections on what she learned in writing the book. She concludes the book by noting that her hops is 'that this book inspires you to take your own journey into the past so that you can live more fully in the present and chart your course into the future'. 1521 certainly provides a model for this journey."" - Amazon Review ""1521 is the product of Judy Robinson's journey to rediscover a pivotal era in the complex history of the Philippines. She weaves together a collection of carefully curated stories filled with historical first-hand accounts and oral histories from Filipino, Spanish and Portuguese sources. Robinson enriches these accounts with personal anecdotes. She tackles complicated topics such as globalization, imperialism and resilience. 1521's appendix is filled with rich sources for readers, who will be motivated by Robinson's personal and engaging writing style, to delve deeper into innumerable facets of Philippine history. Buy this book and begin your journey of discovery about a people whose culture is deeply rooted in the distant past yet remains vibrant today."" - Amazon Review"

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