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Ricky: A Life Worth Sharing, Volume I
Before he was a businessman, senator, and governor, Ricardo J. Bordallo was simply “Ricky,” a young CHamoru man from Guam, the island he loved. The first volume of a two-part series, A Life Worth Sharing is Bordallo’s account of his early life, as told to his cousin C. Sablan Gault. From an idyllic village childhood to the horrors of the occupation during WWII and the shifting cultural and political landscape of an island transformed in the aftermath of war, Ricky explores the formative experiences of one of Guam’s most well-known public figures.
376 pages, Hardcover
Published January 27, 2025
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November 6, 2025
"I will ask one more thing of you. If anything should happen to me, and if, at any time in the future, the people come to you and ask you to lead them and help them, I want you to leave your personal ambitions behind and do as they ask."
Ricardo Bordallo remains a prominent figure in Guam’s history and his presence can be felt in all corners of our island. It is one thing to know of prominent leaders, but it is another to learn about the experiences that made them who they are. The quotation at the beginning of this review came from Ricardo Bordallo’s father, Baltazar Jeronimo “B. J.” Pangelinan Bordallo. He said this line to ‘Ricky’ when he first set out to Washington D. C. with F. B. Leon Guerrero to fight for U. S. Citizenship for Guam’s people. Ricky answered the the people’s call and I believe he has dutifully fulfilled his commitment. From the Governor’s Office to the Governor’s house, the legacy of Ricardo Bordallo can be felt everywhere and the younger generations hold gratitude for how much he has pioneered for Guam’s next step in history. I feel very affectionate toward this book and I enjoyed learning about the upbringing, life, and legacy of Governor Bordallo. While his end came unexpectedly and without warning, he had a beautiful beginning. The people of Guam will always be thankful for his service.
Ricardo Bordallo remains a prominent figure in Guam’s history and his presence can be felt in all corners of our island. It is one thing to know of prominent leaders, but it is another to learn about the experiences that made them who they are. The quotation at the beginning of this review came from Ricardo Bordallo’s father, Baltazar Jeronimo “B. J.” Pangelinan Bordallo. He said this line to ‘Ricky’ when he first set out to Washington D. C. with F. B. Leon Guerrero to fight for U. S. Citizenship for Guam’s people. Ricky answered the the people’s call and I believe he has dutifully fulfilled his commitment. From the Governor’s Office to the Governor’s house, the legacy of Ricardo Bordallo can be felt everywhere and the younger generations hold gratitude for how much he has pioneered for Guam’s next step in history. I feel very affectionate toward this book and I enjoyed learning about the upbringing, life, and legacy of Governor Bordallo. While his end came unexpectedly and without warning, he had a beautiful beginning. The people of Guam will always be thankful for his service.
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