Mary Rose Relente's Reviews > The Philippines Is Not a Small Country

From our geography to the social issues of our country and the world, there was never an idle moment in reading this book. I always find it admirable when writers write with two sides of a coin in mind—not to play safe, but to strike a balance—to let you see that, as Jonathan Edwards has put it, "there are always two sides to every story." Giving you, in turn, the perfect prompts for contemplation.

Gideon Lasco's thoughts and perspective can be both a source of inspiration and envy. All I'm thinking of and hoping for right now is the same attentiveness to nuances and empathy he has for the Philippines and the world.