The Cries of My Soul: The Resiliency of the Human Spirit

Rodrigo T. Gabriel and his wife, Sylvia Tiña, were seemingly on their way to living the American dream after leaving the Philippines.

They made an honest living, raised children with strong values, and created a better life for the family. But they had to confront an unthinkable challenge when their second daughter, Melissa, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

The family would witness Melissa’s excruciating treatment before she lost her battle at age twelve.

In this memoir, the a...