{"product_id":"chasing-pacquiao-hardcover-2","title":"Chasing Pacquiao - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRod Pulido\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Rod Pulido delivers the ultimate one-two punch: bare-knuckled, bruising honesty wrapped in humor, sincerity, and sweetness.\" -- Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003ePatron Saints of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJuliet Takes a Breath.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelf preservation.\u003c\/i\u003e That's Bobby's motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back, especially in a Filipino community that frowns on homosexuality. It's best to keep his head down, get good grades, and stay out of trouble. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Bobby is unwillingly outed in a terrible way, he no longer has the luxury of being invisible. A vicious encounter has him scrambling for a new way to survive--by fighting back. Bobby is inspired by champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to take up boxing and challenge his tormentor. But when Pacquiao publicly declares his stance against queer people, Bobby's faith⁠--in his hero and in himself⁠--is shaken to the core. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA powerful and unflinching debut that will both shatter and uplift hearts with every read.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRod Pulido grew up in Cerritos, California. As a child, he loved making toy spaceships out of cardboard and devouring ice cream straight from the carton--he still does both. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in film production from California State University, Long Beach, where he founded the first Pilipino Graduation Ceremony in Southern California. His movie \u003ci\u003eThe Flip Side\u003c\/i\u003e became the first feature by a Filipino director to world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Rod strives to uplift and entertain with stories that highlight the Fil-Am experience. He enjoys collecting comic books and working out at the gym--stereotypes be damned! \u003ci\u003eChasing Pacquiao\u003c\/i\u003e is his debut YA novel. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @RodAPulido.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.3 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 02, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47396342038777,"sku":"9780593526736","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/eXNNU0dHWEhjZldwMUJkMHRZSDhCZz09_88c07765-d6e9-416b-b7c0-13bdeb172056.webp?v=1770277559","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/chasing-pacquiao-hardcover-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}