Characters
He is the first Maghabol to come to America.
Francisco
Francisco immigrates from this country.
the Philippines
A major theme is the importance of this between family members.
communication
Francisco experiences this unfair treatment because of his race.
racism or discrimination
Randy Ribay is the book's _____.
the author
This character wants to fit into American society and struggles with his Filipino identity.
Emil
Francisco works in these to earn money after arriving in America.
the fields, vineyards, orchards, etc.
The novel explores these important family relationships.
father-son relationships
Emil struggles with balancing American life and this part of his identity.
his Filipino heritage
Francisco's decision to come to America changes the future of this.
his family
This character becomes interested in learning about Filipino history and culture.
Chris
The novel follows this many generations of one family.
four generations
The men in the family often have trouble expressing this.
emotions/feelings
Chris wants to learn more about this part of his family's past.
Filipino history and culture
The title Everything We Never Had suggests the family struggles with this.
expressing or showing love
This is the youngest narrator, whose story takes place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enzo
Enzo's story takes place during this worldwide event.
the COVID-19 pandemic
Learning about this helps the characters better understand themselves.
their family history
The novel shows why it is important to remember this.
your family's history
Enzo hopes to improve the relationship between these two family members.
his father and grandfather
This family is at the center of the novel.
the Maghabol Family
The story spans nearly this many years.
about 90 years
The novel shows how experiences and pain can be passed from one generation to the next.
family legacy or generational trauma
The book teaches that understanding the past can help families do this.
break harmful cycles and heal relationships
One of the biggest lessons of the novel is that understanding your family's past can help you build a better _____.
FUTURE!!