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 Lourdes Duque Baron is a Filipino American novelist, singer, and actor whose book I Called Me Cassandra has achieved widespread success and praise.

Some of the most prestigious and forward-thinking schools in the United States have recognized Lourdes Duque Baron's groundbreaking work and added it to their lists of required reading.



I Called Myself 
Cassandra is based on the author's real-life experience and her candid insight into what it means to be a woman. 
This is a book 
you will definitely enjoy due to its numerous twists and turns.

It is about a woman who, after learning about her husband's adultery, fought to restore her life.
It also goes on to relay how lovely life is, but also how it may be harsh at times.


I Called Myself Cassandra is a story about friendship, family, love, and everything else in between. Women of all ages and even men around the world might be able to identify with it.



Lourdes Duque Baron's seductive stories and vulnerable encounters are real, honest, and fascinating.

I Called Myself Cornell University in New York City, Northwestern University in Chicago, Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, Rutgers University in New Jersey, and Stanford University all recommend Cassandra as a must-read for students.

We hear a lot about cheating and broken relationships, and many books and movies try to make it seem like a rebellious spirit and a destructive mind can fix what's wrong. This book goes in a different direction and tries to build better momentum.


To be happy, you need to love, and be humble. To forgive and forget.

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