The Unrepentant Imelda Marcos.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
Read Online Read More Add to Saved list
  • Author(s): Coronel, Sheila S. (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Foreign Policy. Winter2024, Issue 251, p69-73. 5p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MARCOS, Imelda Romualdez, 1929-; VETERANS; SNAP elections; COLLECTIVE memory; MASSACRES
    • Abstract:
      Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, is a controversial figure known for her extravagant lifestyle and involvement in a regime that committed human rights abuses. Despite this, the Marcos family has regained political power in the Philippines, with Imelda's son winning the presidential election. Nathan Go's novel, "Forgiving Imelda Marcos," explores the theme of redemption and forgiveness, suggesting that transgressors can only be redeemed if they admit their wrongs and make amends. However, the novel has been criticized for overlooking the Marcos family's role in rewriting history and failing to acknowledge the ambivalent legacy of other political figures. The article also highlights the ongoing efforts to shed light on the dark era of dictatorship in the Philippines. [Extracted from the article]
    • Abstract:
      Copyright of Foreign Policy is the property of Foreign Policy and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)