David Haldane's book, "A Tooth in my Popsicle," to be launched March 7

What started as a story of desperation has turned into a beautiful transformation. Mindanao Gold Star Daily columnist David Haldane shares his adventures as he uproots himself and his wife, Ivy, to the magical Philippine Island of Siargao in a new book entitled A Tooth in My Popsicle.

The story recalls Haldane’s journey of leaving his life in Los Angeles, California, to move to his wife’s hometown on the famous but oh-so-foreign island paradise. This book is a compilation of essays about his experience, from first inviting his now-wife to America for a new life to the beauty of hope with two young children. “I wrote this book to tell the story of a transformative adventure, sometimes frightening, often frustrating, occasionally hilarious, but always, I hope, entertaining,” Haldane explained.

“I hope A Tooth in My Popsicle motivates other dreamers to pursue what their hearts truly desire.”

Haldane is a former Los Angeles Times staff writer with over twenty years of experience at that publication. His two previous books are the award-winning memoir Nazis & Nudists and a short-story collection called Jenny on the Street.

When David’s not writing books, he produces a weekly newspaper column, Expat Eye, for one of Mindanao’s premiere news outlets, the Mindanao Gold Star Daily.

Join us on March 7 - 3 pm for food, readings, discussions, and fun.

Venue: Ortigas Foundation Library located at 2/F McKinley building (on top of Unimart) Greenhills Shopping Center.