America Is in the Heart: A Personal History :: Carlos Bulosan

America Is in the Heart A Personal explanation (Journal)Part OneAllos was a young boy from a humble province of Binalonan located on the central part of the island of Luzon in the Philippines. He lived with his dad, who farms on their own land, which is the primary source of their living. His mom, living in the townsfolk, marketing goods in the market. They were among the peasants who worked very hard for the rich landlords just to feed their family. When his companion Leon came back form a war in Europe, he met a girl from another town who he liked. They got engaged and married. There was a tradition during those twenty-four hourss that if the girl wasnt a virgin, the man would moderate to return her to their village. And when the people found out that the girl deceived Leon, they tied them on a tree and started beating them. Allos dad stopped them and when it was over, Leon left the town with his bride and started a new life. Amado, the youngest of his four brothers, who was attending grade school in town living with his mother and their baby sister. His don brought him to the village to foster them on their farming. His other brother, Luciano was on camp serving the United States. They both worked so hard for his brother Macario, who was attending high school at the province capital. They needed funds for Macarios education so his beat sold a hectare of their four-hectare land. When they needed more, they sold more land. They gave up most everything they owned just to make their son Macario go to school. One day when his father and his brother Amado were farming, Amado started beating up the carabao. His father stopped him and Amado told his father that he couldnt live like this anymore. So he ran external from home, leaving Allos as his fathers only helper on the farm. When his brother Macario went home to visit, Allos was speechless. Hes not used to turn back an educated man. He dressed formal, talked and acted like a real gentleman. When th ey either gathered on house, Macario said that he needed more money to finish three more months of school. But the money wasnt enough for three months. So their father decided that they will sell the rest hectare of their land telling his son not to worry at all.