The Story of My Life: As A Lawyer Before, During, and After Martial Law (Another chapter from the Author’s Autobiography) by Arturo M. De Castro provides a glimpse into the author’s humble beginnings. It is good to see another side of the author, who is well-known in the legal world. Through this book, which is actually the second volume of his autobiography, the lawyer shows his vulnerable side. He is indeed a human being with a multi-faceted life that is not just all about being a lawyer.
I must admit that the author and his writings are not my usual cup of tea. However, I would like to commend him for continuing to write well into his advanced years. There is no doubt that he is one of the most notable legal minds in the country. However, his poetry shows that he is also capable of analyzing his emotions and turning them into literary works of art.
Being a lawyer involves countless hours of reading and memorizing. In this book, the author shows that he is more than just a dean and a lawyer, he is also capable of producing poetry which can be read even by those who belong to other professions. Maybe this is just the beginning of a career as a poet? As the author continues being a senior citizen, maybe he can produce books of poetry and other musings in the future.
Life has been kind and generous to the author. This generosity is something which he chooses to pass on to the next generation through this book. There are plenty of lessons that can be learned from the author, and being resilient amidst unimaginable times is the strongest one of all.
The Story of My Life: As A Lawyer Before, During, and After Martial Law (Another chapter from the Author’s Autobiography) by Arturo M. De Castro is now available!