José Rizal — physician, novelist, poet, and Philippine national hero — left behind autobiographical writings that offer an intimate window into the life of one of Southeast Asia’s most consequential reformers. This volume gathers Rizal’s own account of his origins, education, and intellectual development, presenting the man behind the legend in his own words.
Executed by Spanish colonial authorities in 1896, Rizal’s life and writings became a touchstone of Philippine national identity. This free EPUB download makes his self-told story available to anyone wishing to understand the man and the movement he inspired.