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Josue Mapagdalita

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Josue Mapagdalita (b. 1996) is a Filipino writer. He is the author of “Mula sa Kilometer Zero” (“From the Kilometer Zero”), a collection of 40 Filipino flash fiction set in Metro Manila, Philippines and “Still Here”, a two-in-one book of journal and prose poetry for mental health. Some of his works were featured in the Philippine Star and the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Josue’s life challenges shaped his literature. Being a corporate slave prevented him from writing long forms and redirected him to writing flash fiction and prose poetry instead, both of which, according to his fellow writers, he had “mastered”. Growing up in poverty and witnessing firsthand the plight of the Filipino masses made him associate himself to literary realism; even ...more

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Average rating: 4.28 · 134 ratings · 79 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mula sa Kilometer Zero (The Kilometer Zero Trilogy, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 106 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Still Here 4.43 avg rating — 28 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mula sa Kilometer Zero: Thailand (The Kilometer Zero Trilogy, #2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This Adobo Life: A Poetic Autobiography

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Josue Mapagdalita made a comment on Mae Tagum’s review of Mula sa Kilometer Zero (The Kilometer Zero Trilogy, #1) " Thank you! 🙏 "
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Josue Mapagdalita liked Mae Tagum's review of Mula sa Kilometer Zero (The Kilometer Zero Trilogy, #1): "Grabe naman sa emotions ang book na eto. Sobrang nostalgic ng mga short stories. Medyo confusing lang kasi walang names ang mga character kaya inuulit ko minsan para mas maintindihan. This book made me realize that the seemingly mundane moments of ou" Read more of this review »
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Josue Mapagdalita made a comment on Mae Tagum’s review of Still Here " Thank you! 🫶 "
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Josue Mapagdalita liked Mae Tagum's review of Still Here: "This is a must-read for anyone searching for meaning and purpose in life. It offers profound insights, gentle encouragement, and a sense of comfort through its thoughtful words. Reading it feels like having a quiet, honest conversation with yourself " Read more of this review »
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