Political Autobiography Book

Chasing Windmills

by Maya Butalid

Chasing Windmills is a Political Autobiography Book that presents a collection of stories from the life of Maya Butalid. It explores her experiences as a migrant navigating a foreign country, building her own family, raising children in a multicultural environment, and adapting to a new language and society.

Book reviews:

Maya Butalid gifts us a glimpse of her fascinating life as a Filipina, ex-revolutionary, migrant, Dutch citizen, social worker, and mother.”

– Patricio N. Abinales, Positively Filipino



Chasing Windmills has nuggets for wisdom for those involved in activism.”

– Sharon Quinsaat, Esquire

“The author, Maya Butalid, is a vigorous, combative, fearless, intelligent, intersectional, and beautiful [Filipino] woman!”

– Roy Lie Atjam, Diplomat



About the Author

Maya Butalid is a Filipino author whose work offers a powerful lens into the life of a former political activist, migrant advocate, and public servant. Having worked in various Dutch institutions and served as a city councilor in Tilburg, Netherlands, she reflects deeply on the challenges of migration, identity, and integration. Her Political Autobiography Book captures her journey of balancing her Filipino roots while embracing a new life in the Netherlands, offering readers a compelling narrative of resilience, cultural duality, and civic engagement.

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