The Miracle of EDSA - Softcover

William Newton Edwards

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970051506 ISBN 13: 9780970051509

Publisher: Milrose Publications, 2000

Synopsis

The Miracle of EDSA is a story of a mothers love, a peoples struggle for freedom, and the many Miracles which took place at a time of both near-civil war and religious devotion. When Leigh Jackson, a beautiful Filipina-American nurse, is told by her sister that the child she thought died at birth is still alive, a grown man, she travels back to the Philippines in search of her son.

Her ex-lover, Dan, comes back into her life, and they rekindle a passionate love affair. Miguel, the fierce guerrilla leader, makes Leigh an unwilling part of his small band, where she nurses the sick, but must also fight for her life in hand-to-hand combat. General Navarro, Leighs evil antagonist, causes her and countless others to suffer torture in his infamous dungeons. Virgil, Leighs heroic young nephew, who believes that prayer can stop tanks, leads the non-violent resistance to the government. Marci and Paulita are courageous women freedom fighters who prove that not only men can risk death in a great cause.

This powerful tale of miracles great and small is based upon real events that took place during the Filipino peoples uprising against tyranny. As Leigh searches for a second chance at motherhood, and a renewal of the deep love she and Dan had once known, she learns to fight, to survive, and most importantly of all, to believe. The result of her quest is a symbol of peace and redemption in the midst of war.

About this title

About the Author:

William Newton Edwards has first-hand experience in the scenes of combat which he depicts so vividly in his book. For over two decades, he flew jet fighter planes in the U.S. Air Force. He has been stationed at air bases in the United States, England, France, Germany, Turkey, India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and the Phillippines. Among his decorations are two Distinguished Flying Crosses, a Bronze Star, and eight Air Medals. Mr. Edwards started writing while in the Air Force, and has concentrated on fiction since retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

He also has a strong connection and sympathy with the Filipino culture, through his marriage to Mila Esguerra, former diva with the Manila Opera House, and his extensive travels in the Phillippines. The authors readings of Filipino history and his admiration of the courageous victory of the unarmed People Power rebellion against Marcos military forces in 1986" caused him to start thinking about writing a story to highlight the issue of the Filipinos struggle for freedom, within a fictional framework. Edwards has spent eleven years in travel with his wife throughout the Philippines to do research, and in writing and polishing the book.

Review:

Bill Edwards has placed his fictional characters and wonderful story right in the middle of the action... -- Connie B. Gaspar, Columnist, The Manilla Bulletin USA

The Miracle of EDSA is a well written work with an eye for dramatic details, riveting twists of events and character portrayals. -- Tom J. Ilao, Author of the award-winning book, America Under Siege: The Drug Invasion

About this edition

• Publisher: Milrose Publications
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0970051506
• ISBN 13: 9780970051509
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 245