"Dekada '70" is a novel by Filipino author Lualhati Bautista that explores the life of a middle-class family during the tumultuous decade of the 1970s in the Philippines. The story is told through the perspective of Amanda Bartolome, a mother of five sons, as she navigates the challenges of martial law imposed by President Ferdinand Marcos and the socio-political upheaval of the time. The narrative highlights the struggles of the family as they confront issues such as political repression, social injustice, and the quest for identity. Through Amanda's journey, the novel reflects the broader themes of resistance and the fight for freedom, making it a significant work in Philippine literature.