IN his later years, Hernando Gunlao—affectionately known as Tatay Nanie—found a quiet yet powerful way to leave a lasting mark. Trusting the whisper of his heart, he opened a library with no rules and ...

Ever attuned to her creative process, the dream ended up catalyzing the new book, deepening the resonance ... brother, and 8-year-old sister after their entire village was massacred.