Igorotdo: The Enlightened Warrior Within -- Rexcrisanto Delson, Paperback

How important is your ethnic heritage? For Alex, it can mean worlds of difference. Since immigrating to the United States as a child, his yearning to fit into American society has led to a total disconnect from his Igorot ancestry. Like many immigrants, his true ethnic identity has taken a backseat to the pursuit of the American Dream. Alex's dreams eventually turned into reality: he became a successful businessman, and began living a lifestyle filled with fame, fortune, and women. Despite his achievements, however, an inner void eats away at his soul that is, until unforeseen events send him on a collision course with his estranged heritage. An inheritance catapults him into the worlds of Igorots, soldiers, and samurais. Can his encounters with the Igorots become more than just lessons about the lineage of indigenous Filipino highlanders that precedes him? Will his perilous encounters with them, American soldiers, and Japanese samurai help him find true happiness? How can the events that unfold fill the void, while bringing new meaning and purpose into his life? Unbeknownst to Alex, an enlightened warrior dwells within him, waiting to be discovered.

Author: Rexcrisanto Delson
Publisher: Cordi Heritage House
Published: 10/28/2013
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9780615470016

About the Author
Rexcrisanto Delson is an Igorot-American writer who was born in Bauko, Mountain Province, in the Cordillera Mountains of the Philippines. His parents also hail from the Mountain Province: his father from Guinzadan, and his mother from Otucan. Although he's lived most of his life in America, Mr. Delson remains connected to his Igorot heritage, and enjoys learning about other cultures. When not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, sports, bicycling, and increasing his culinary skills, particularly when it comes to sushi. Having grown up in Ernest Hemingway's hometown, Oak Park, Illinois, he now lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and three children.