RIZAL’S LIFE, WORK AND WRITINGS

A classic biography of the PHilippine's National Hero, this book revises the previous edition written
for the Jose Rizal Centennial with fresh insights, new data, and new appedices. One of the best-
selling books on Rizal, this volume contains new inforamation about the conditions in Rizal's times,
the attempt on his life in Dapitan, his prophetic views about the Philippines, and other data. In
particular, it correts the impression that Rizal had been a "colonial-made hero," and affirms that he
was a hero for all seasons and for all people -- Filipinos, Spaniards, and Americans, Germans,
Austrians, Malays, Indonesians, etc. His famous diary, essays, letters, and also poems are foun
either in excerpt or in entirety. His famous novels and incomplete workes are also discussed within.
----"No other biography of Jose Rizal has been read, studied, and loved by generations of Filipinos
since the 1960's as Dr Zaide's biogaphy on the life, works and writing of Jose Rizal." --a college
lecturer

What is the importance of studying Rizal life and works?

To recognize the importance of Rizal’s ideals and teachings in relation to present
conditions and situations in the society. To encourage the application of such ideals in
current social and personal problems and issues. To develop an appreciation and
deeper understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for.

What is the importance of studying Rizal’s life his writings

and other heroes?
It is important to study rizal’s life and his writings including other heroes because the
contribution they give to the country is priceless. We the youth know only the little background
of their lives and works and we are already moved, what about if we dig deeper into this?