Australia, 6th Sep 2025, -
Esperanza Pretila’s Bridges of Words: Haikus Uniting Cultures from 57 Countries of the World has received the Literary Titan Gold (5 Stars) Book Award in poetry. The award recognizes poets who demonstrate “exceptional artistry and proficiency and push the boundaries of language and expression.” Literary Titan noted that recipients “excel in their technical skills and evoke deep emotional responses, challenge thoughts, and illuminate new perspectives through their work.”
Bridges of Words presents haiku inspired by scenes, sounds, and cultural practices from 57 countries. Literary Titan described the book as “a journey stitched together in three short lines at a time. Esperanza Pretila gathers scenes, scents, and sounds from across the globe, distilling them into haiku that act as tiny postcards of the human spirit.” The review notes that the collection captures the mood of places “without overexplaining” and balances intimacy with universality.
The collection spans 132 pages in its Kindle edition and has received multiple 5.0 ratings from both Amazon and Goodreads. According to product details, the haiku invite readers to consider diverse cultural perspectives: “What do the monsoon whispers of India, the sunlit resilience of Australia, the soulful serenades of Mexico, the cordial rhythm of the Philippines, and the vast echoes of the United States have in common? Seventeen syllables.”
About the Author
Esperanza Pretila, MBA, BSNS, CHR, is an editor, writer, and founder of socio-entrepreneurial platforms. She has held editorial positions at multiple publications, including serving as the first female Editor-in-Chief at the Philippine Military Academy’s The Corps and as editor for the Navy Journal, Fleet Journal, and Polaris Magazine. She currently resides in Australia with her husband and three sons.
About the Book
Bridges of Words is a collection of haiku reflecting elements of life, landscape, and culture across 57 countries. Each poem presents concise impressions intended to encourage reflection and connection across geographical and cultural boundaries. It is available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions via Amazon.
