Of Tyrants And Martyrs: A Political Memoir

by Manuel C. Lahoz

Of Tyrants and Martyrs is an account of Manuel Lahoz’s experiences during Martial Law. In this book, he narrates his encounters with unsung heroes who dedicated their lives to uphold human rights even amidst dark times. The book tells stories of ordinary people such as Fr. Zacarias Agatep, Deacon Santiago Arce, Ama Macli-ing Dulag, Puri Pedro, Sr. Mariani Dimaranan, and Bobby dela Paz who took extraordinary tasks for the welfare of others. More than a political memoir, the book aims to inspire the younger generation not to forget the men and women who lost their lives in their fight against tyranny.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Memoir

323 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting memoir of the martial law years and where leftist organizing picked up after. I didn't quite understand the organization of the book and there was a fair amount of repetition of information. Nevertheless, I appreciate the book's emphasis on the religious activists and the people of the Cordilleras—as noted in the book, so much of what I've read about martial law emphasizes the middle-class urban activists of the period, so I liked learning more about the resistance of tenant farmers, barrio clergy, and the indigenous peoples.

[Feargal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerfully written story of a troubled time in the Philippines by a man that was right there in the thick of things.