Daughter of Moloka'i
A Novel
ISBN10: 1250137675
ISBN13: 9781250137678
Trade Paperback
336 Pages
$17.99
CA$23.99
Daughter of Moloka'i expands upon Ruth and Rachel’s 22-year relationship, only hinted at in Moloka'i. It’s a richly emotional tale of two women—different in some ways, similar in others—who never expected to meet, much less come to love, one another. And for Ruth it is a story of discovery, the unfolding of a past she knew nothing about. Told in vivid, evocative prose that conjures up the beauty and history of both Hawaiian and Japanese cultures, it’s the powerful and poignant tale that readers of Moloka'i have been awaiting for fifteen years.
Reviews
Praise for Daughter of Moloka'i
"The reunion and blossoming relationship between mother and daughter is rooted in a deep love of Hawaii. Have tissues at hand."—National Geographic
"Alan Brennert does more than deliver the long-awaited sequel to his 2003 bestseller, Moloka’i . . . Brennert’s polished work extends an evocative, emotionally rich family saga to an important moment in American history . . . A novel of illumination and affection."—USA Today
"This captivating novel beautifully depicts both Hawaiian and Japanese cultures while exploring the themes of family and growth, and how our past influences our future."—Book Bub
"Alan Brennert excels at uncovering the intersection of the big movements of history with the personal stories of ordinary people. He writes with compassion and beauty about both the history of Hawai'i and of the human heart."—Tatjana Soli, author of the The Lotus Eaters
"Strikes all the right emotional notes . . . A historically solid, ultimately hopeful novel about injustice, survival, and unbreakable family bonds."—Booklist
"[An] emotional, gripping sequel to Brennert’s Moloka’i . . . In Brennert’s skilled hands, Ruth’s story is powerful and urgent."—Publishers Weekly
Reviews from Goodreads
BOOK EXCERPTS
Read an Excerpt
Chapter 1
1919
The sky above Diamond Head was a spray of gold as the sun seemed to rise up out of the crater itself. From atop its windy hill in Kalihiuka—“inland Kalihi”—Kapi'olani Home took in the sweeping view,...