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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