Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay [English, Paperback]
Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay [English, Paperback]
Penguin Random House
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A powerful Filipino American family saga spanning four generations — now in paperback.
From acclaimed author Randy Ribay, Everything We Never Had weaves a deeply moving narrative of identity, masculinity, and generational trauma through the lens of Filipino American history.
Set across four time periods — Watsonville (1930), Stockton (1965), Denver (1983), and Philadelphia (2020) — this award-winning novel follows the lives of the Maghabol family’s fathers and sons. Each era brings new challenges: racism, assimilation, mental health, and inherited silence. But at the heart of it all is a yearning to understand one another, to connect across time, and to heal.
Perfect for readers 12 and up, this coming-of-age novel is ideal for fans of intergenerational narratives, multicultural fiction, and those exploring Filipino identity in America. A must-read for educators, teens, and families alike.
Awards & Recognition:
🏆 Winner – Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
📚 Longlisted – National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
🌟 Starred Reviews – Kirkus, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal
🎓 Selected – NEA Read Across America, 2025–2026
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from 105 reviewsI absolutely loved the story of the first generation child of an immigrant family. It was rather enlightening as the author truly shows how immigrants are an integral part in society. Always have. Always will be.
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