One of the humble aims of this book is to introduce one interesting aspect in Rizal's life, that is, his so-called family life. In light of recent findings, this book discusses what happened to Rizal's parents, siblings, and some nephews and nieces after his martyrdom. Clarifying various historical controversies and discrepancies, it deals with issues like the 'secrets' of Rizal family (e.g. whether or not Soledad was Jose's sister).

Whenever appropriate and needed, significant comments and relevant supplemental information are embedded in the lectures. Some parts also state the relevance, value, and applicability of the topics to our lives. To be appealing to young generations, the way the book is written somewhat deviates from the traditional too formal (like straight news) style. Instead, many sections are written the way blogs and online articles are.