Brown American

About the Book

You, Mr. Somera, have followed the path that was pioneered by the first settlers of this great country… demonstrating your desire for freedom.” - Dan Rostenkowski, Congressman, Chicago, Illinois, USA • “BROWN AMERICAN is recommended best reading to those passionately in quest of that elusive formula for a most-simple-life-turned-most-fulfilled! One can be a witness here to an extraordinary man’s transplant to the heart of a vaunted brave new land where the faint-hearted dare not roam. Good readers, especially immigrants, shouldn’t let their libraries be without this rare legacy.” - Ody M. Sabino, Manager in Corporate Services Intel Technoloy Philippines, Inc., Cavite, Philippines • “My deepest thanks to you and The Mahoganies for your time and services… for our Filipino culture.” - Tomas R. Padilla, Consul General, Philippine Consulate in the USA • “Certainly, you and your friends are wonderful representatives of your country in every respect. We are grateful for all the charm, talent, attractive appearance, and generosity of spirit that you shared with us.” - Genevieve Biliskis, Program Chairman Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois, USA • “Brown America is so well written and a compelling story that I found it difficult to put down. Congratulations!” - Rev. Msgr. Frank Fawcett San Diego, CA, USA

About the Author

VERONICO “RON” SOMERA, recipient of The Most Outstanding Valencianon Award, in his daring journey of a lifetime from his idyllic hometown, Valencia, at the foot of the Cuernos de Negros Mountain in the Philippines, to the jungles of skyscrapers in America – where he now lives with his family – has deeply touched the lives of so many people with his dedicated works as a corporate executive and as an entrepreneur, with his music, and now, with his new book, Brown American.