Silent Sacrifice
Country: Philippines
Author Name: Jacquiliene Javellana
Publisner Name: John 14:14 Book Publishing Center
Original Language: English
The Silent Sacrifice is a moving contemporary novel that explores the untold realities behind the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), the people often celebrated as modern-day heroes, yet burdened by sacrifices few truly understand.
Through the intertwined stories of Maria, Rogelio, Daniel, and Katrina, the novel reveals the emotional cost of leaving home in search of a better future.
Maria battles loneliness and homesickness while working abroad, finding strength in faith during her darkest moments.
Rogelio endures years of separation from his family, only to discover that distance has changed the relationships he worked so hard to preserve.
Daniel leaves the Philippines with dreams of building a secure future, but upon returning home, he confronts painful truths, broken expectations, and the realization that not all sacrifices bring the rewards he imagined.
Meanwhile, Katrina faces uncertainty and fear as she carries the weight of being her family's primary source of hope and survival.
Bound by a common desire to provide for their loved ones, these individuals navigate challenges that test their resilience, identity, and sense of belonging.
As they struggle
...with loneliness, betrayal, financial burdens, family conflicts, and the complexities of returning home, they discover that true sacrifice is not measured by money sent home or years spent abroad, but by the strength to endure, forgive, and begin again.
A heartfelt story of love, loss, faith, and perseverance, The Silent Sacrifice gives voice to the countless OFWs whose struggles often remain unseen.
It is a tribute to the courage of those who leave home to support their families and a reminder that behind every sacrifice lies a deeply human story waiting to be told.
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