Hawaii is not only a truly great story but a notable literary achievement. It is a work of fiction, yet so true to the spirit and the history of the islands that it can properly be called the first major chronicle of the land and its people – a monumental tribute that will stand indefinitely.The volcanic process by which the Hawaiian Islands grew from the ocean floor were inconceivably slow, and they remained, undiscovered and untouched by man, for countless centuries more until the Polynesians, little more than a thousand years ago made the perilous and incredible journey to their new home. Those passionate and beautiful people lived and flourished in the islands according to their ancient traditions and beliefs until in the early nineteenth century, the American missionaries arrived, bringing a new creed and a new way of life to stone-aged society. The impact of the coming of the missionaries had only begun to be absorbed when other national groups, with equally different customs – notably the Chinese, the Japanese and the Filipinos – began to migrate in great numbers to the islands. The story of modern Hawaii, and of this book, is one of how disparate peoples, struggling to keep their identity, yet live with each other in harmony, ultimately joined together to build our strong and vital fiftieth state.Mr. Michener has told this story in terms of highly individual characters whom readers will not soon forget – men and women of many nations, from the time of the earliest voyagers to arrive in Hawaii by canoe to the eve of statehood. His emphasis is on the characters, their personal triumphs and tragedies, loves and hatreds; but their compelling dramas are acted in front of an accurate and informative background of history.
✔ Author(s): James A. Michener,Sam Sloan
✔ Title: Hawaii
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (5827 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 4871879461
✔ ISBN-13: 9784871879460
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Hawaii by James A. Michener
Josephine Alvarez
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Daphne Garner
This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
Aileen Menzie
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
