| Rating: | ★★★★★ |
| Category: | Books |
| Genre: | Literature & Fiction |
| Author: | James D. Houston |
I just finished reading a book about the story of part Hawaiian, part Indian, part Californian lady in the 19th century that author, Sheridan Brody, researched and wrote on personally yesterday morning (Monday February 11th). This real author, James D. Houston, made it up but parts of story in the book are true historically. He mentioned landmarks many years before the Golden Gate Bridge developing and few famous leaders. Parts in it are discussing Hawaiian and American Cultures. As I was reading it, I felt I want to go to Hawaii but one day I will. LOL! I enjoyed reading it. I love it. It’s wonderful experience for Sheridan Brody to find out but I can’t give you long details. Brody’s Hawaiian/Californian great grandmother named Nani Keala as known Nancy Callahan to Americans wrote very private journals for many years. She accounted Hawaiian King David Kalakaua. Before I borrowed this book, I’ve checked an information about the history of Hawaii in Wikipedia and learned about Hawaiian Royal Family. I do remember King David Kalakaua’s name have been mentioned in that book. I was surprised. Houston did a wonderful job by doing a research on the history of Hawaii and California. Houston also mentioned the missionary boys who wanted to get rid of Hawaiian Culture in that book. This is a true. It reminds me of DVD movie, “Hawaii”, about the missionary boys. I am recommending this great book to you if you haven’t heard about Hawaiian Culture.
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