{"product_id":"chasing-pacquiao","title":"Chasing Pacquiao","description":"\"Rod Pulido delivers the ultimate one-two punch: bare-knuckled, bruising honesty wrapped in humor, sincerity, and sweetness.\" — Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\n\nExperience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Patron Saints of Nothing and Juliet Takes a Breath.\n\nSelf preservation. That's Bobby's motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back, especially in a Filipino community that frowns on homosexuality. It's best to keep his head down, get good grades, and stay out of trouble.\n\nBut when Bobby is unwillingly outed in a terrible way, he no longer has the luxury of being invisible. A vicious encounter has him scrambling for a new way to survive—by fighting back. Bobby is inspired by champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to take up boxing and challenge his tormentor. But when Pacquiao publicly declares his stance against queer people, Bobby's faith⁠—in his hero and in himself⁠—is shaken to the core.\n\nA powerful and unflinching debut that will both shatter and uplift hearts with every read.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0593526732\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0593526732.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Pulido, Rod\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41448804417594,"sku":"DBV.0593526732.G","price":7.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0593526732-0.jpg?v=1780868760","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/chasing-pacquiao","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}