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Literary Titan Gold (5 Stars) Book Award September 2025
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“It’s a chorus of cultures, all humming the same song of connection and shared humanity, distilled into haiku.” — Literary Titan
“Each page becomes a point of contact, not commentary.” — Best Books Club
“It chooses stillness. It honors brevity. And in doing so, it creates space—not just between syllables, but between people.” — Kindle Crowd
“Some books seek to define the world. This one lets the world speak for itself.” — Kindle Addicts
“This book whispers. And in doing so, it teaches something important: reverence.” — Kindles Store
“Haiku becomes the great equalizer here. Whether a superpower or a small island, each is rendered in equal syllabic space. That choice alone carries quiet moral weight.” — My Books Mag
“Her words act as bridges that unite humanity… amid the divisions of discrimination, it calls us back to what we all share.” — Kajori Sheryl Paul
“When our world seems more divided than ever, voices like Pretila’s remind us, in her words, that ‘culture is not a wall, but a doorway.’” — Andrea Fernández
About the Book
What do the monsoon whispers of India, the sunlit resilience of Australia, the soulful serenades of Mexico, the cordial rhythm of the Philippines, and the vast echoes of the United States have in common?
Seventeen syllables.
In Bridges of Words, discover a quietly powerful collection of haikus from 57 countries—each a window into the heart of a culture. These verses don’t explain; they invite. They don’t shout; they hum.
Whether you find yourself beneath banyan trees or city lights, this book is a gentle reminder that even across oceans, we’re not so different after all.
About the Author
Esperanza Pretila, MBA, BSNS, CHR, CFS, is an editor, writer, and founder of award-winning socio-entrepreneurial platforms. Her love for the written word began early—scribbling in her aunts’ college books at age three—and has guided her journey ever since. From winning a poetry award in fifth grade, to serving as the English Literary Editor of her high school publication The OLCAn, to working in the town library while studying at the University of the Philippines, she has pursued language with enduring passion.
At the Philippine Military Academy, Esperanza made history as the first female Editor-in-Chief of The Corps, the first female recipient of the Journalism Award, and the inaugural awardee of the Languages Plaque. She later served as editor for the Navy Journal, Fleet Journal, and Polaris Magazine, and was the founding editor of the Navy Digest.
Beyond writing, Esperanza has worked in human resources, education, real estate, and various other business and public service roles. She now lives in Australia with her husband Jun and their three sons—Huey, Sev, and Noah—grateful for the journey, grounded in faith, and pursuing simple yet heartfelt ways to make a difference. Ora et labora.
Esperanza Pretila 
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