CORAZON AQUINO : The Story of a Revolution
Komisar, Lucy
George Barziller, 1987
290 pages

Aquino became the president of the Philippines after Ferdinand Marcos was toppled from his reign of abuse and greed. Komisar captures the complicated intrigue, the groundswell of opposition to Marcos and Aquino’s rise to national prominence. A repeated theme is the depth of faith and values that make Aquino a great leader. Her faith also committed her to improving the lot of the masses of poverty-bound Filipinos. Komisar concludes, “She proved to her countrymen and to an astonished world that a political neophyte with little besides courage, tenacity and an innate good sense could embark on a moral crusade.” This is a story of quiet, deep faith in national leadership triumphing over evil.

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