After typhoon Yolanda's devastation in Basey, Western Samar, on 8 November 2013, the author, born in Basey with few memories of the place, felt a visceral bond with her hometown as she witnessed the destruction. This prompted her journey of discovery. The author's journey resulted in a unique blend of memoir and local history, revealing how our relationship with a place can be as intricate as our memories.

1. Local history. 2. Typhoon (Yolanda) 2013 ? Philippines ? Social aspects. 3. Basey, Western Samar (Philippines) ? History.