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I hope youll enjoy some more of the good books on the tq list as well as molokai. He lives in southern california, but his heart is in hawaii. Molokai by alan brennert 2004, paperback, revised for. Young rachel kalama, growing up in idyllic honolulu in the 1890s, dreams of seeing faroff lands, but at the age of seven rachels dreams are shattered by the. This study guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of molokai.

Two different friends recommended this book to me before i left for hawaii. In new book, alan brennert does more than deliver the longawaited sequel to has 2003 bestseller, molokai. Compellingly original in its conceit, brennerts sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a. Readers of this book will learn very much about the. Usa today bookriot bookbub libraryreads oc register never ending voyage the highly anticipated sequel to alan brennerts acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, molokai a novel of illumination. The books opening paragraph likens hawaii in the 19th century to a garden. Oct 21, 2003 molokai by alan brennert is a 2004 st. His novel molokai was a national bestseller and a one book, one san diego selection for 2012. But she remains strong, finding moments of joy, and even love. About this book molokai is the story of rachel kalama, a young native hawaiian girl growing up in honolulu at the end of the19th century, who at age seven is diagnosed with hansens disease, taken from her family, and exiled to the leprosy settlement on a remote peninsula on the island of molokai. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. During much of this time, leprosy was feared and severely curtailed.

The washington post molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise. The powerful debut novel from alan brennert, molokai tells the story of rachel kalama, a sevenyearold hawaiian girl who contracts leprosy and is quarantined on the island of molokai during the 1890s. Molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Hi everyone im curious about this book, and if you read it, what you thought of it. Over the years, this book has been recommended to me on more than one occasion, but i just never felt an urgent pull towards it. Alan brennert interview, plus links to author biography, book.

Our book club page for molokai by alan brennert includes book club discussion questions, author website, book summary, talking. Alan brennert was born in englewood, new jersey, and grew up in the towns of cliffside park, palisades park, edgewater, and haledon. Fictional story based on the actual leprosy colony on molokai island in hawaii. This companion tale tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalamaquarantined. It looks interesting, but would like to know if you thought it. Since 1973 he has lived in southern california, where he received a b. In what ways is hawaii comparable to another, biblical, garden. The chronicle of leprosyinfected rachel kalama begins in 1891 in honolulu and ends in the late 1960s on isolated molokai, site of the kalaupapa leprosy settlement. Alan brennert is the nationally bestselling author of molokai and its companion novel, daughter of molokai. Feb 19, 2019 in new book, alan brennert does more than deliver the longawaited sequel to has 2003 bestseller, molokai. The highly anticipated sequel to alan brennerts acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, molokai a novel of illumination and affection. Growing up in idyllic honolulu in the 1890s, rachel is part of a big loving family until she is forcibly removed from her family and sent to the. His career as a screenwriter starts way back in 1978 where he did several scripts for the renowned wonder woman series. I agree with blbl and deb, brennerts honolulu is not very good, but i read it all for the history.

During my recent visit to hawaii, i read the 2009 awardwinning book honolulu by alan brennert. In three separate interviews alan brennert talks about molokai, set in a leper colony in early 20th century hawaii. Molokai molokai, book 1 by alan brennert fantastic fiction. This richly imagined novel, set in hawaii more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a littleknown time and placeand a deeply moving testament to the. It was also a 2012 one book, one san diego selection. This companion tale tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalama. Given what was known at the time of the causes and contagion of leprosy, was the hawaiian governments isolation of patients on molokai justified or not. The 1954 born author is also a screenwriter and television producer. This is not usually the kind of novel molokai by alan brennert i normally read. The book follows a family from the depression era, through world war ii, and up to 1971. Brennert also details changes in the treatment of leprosyherbal injections, surgery, and, finally, the.

I agree with blbl and deb, brennert s honolulu is not very good, but i read it all for the history. The author has researched molokai, hawaii history and has woven it beautifully into the story. Alan brennert is a novelist time and chance as well as an emmy awardwinning screenwriter l. Pdf molokai book by alan brennert free download 405 pages. Book to screen in the news video interviews fully booked podcast.

Daughter of molokai alan brennert book freebookmesh. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Alan brennert born may 30, 1954 in englewood, new jersey is an american author, television producer, and screenwriter. Sep 09, 2004 molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise. He grew up in new jersey but moved to california in 1973. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 405 pages and is available in paperback format. May 22, 20 palisades park, the new novel by alan brennert, belongs to a genre we might call nostalgia fiction. Free download or read online molokai pdf epub book. Alan brennert is the author of honolulu, palisades park, and molokai, which was a 20062007 booksense reading group pick. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on molokai by alan brennert. Apr 02, 2009 buy molokai new edition by alan brennert isbn. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are rachel kalama, henry kalama.

Like brocker he chooses to focus on the human tragedy, both of individual sufferers and of those families who, while free from the disease themselves, were ostracized by their neighbors and employers. In alan brennerts daughter of molokai, story continues. Molokai was a 2012 one book, one san diego selection and honolulu was named one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post. I dont have the knowledge to comment on the historical or cultural accuracy. Robert morgan, author of gap creek alan brennert draws on historical accounts of kalaupapa and weaves in traditional hawaiian stories and customs molokai is the story of people who had much taken from them but also gained an unexpected new family and community in the process. The novel molokai tells a story full of tragedy and hope that spans seventynine years of history. Molokai by alan brennert 2004, paperback, revised for sale.

Honolulu, which follows the life of a young picture bride who arrives in hawaii in 1914. Molokai molokai, book 1 by alan brennert book cover, description, publication history. Separated from her family and forced to grow up in the leper colony of kalaupapa, rachel experiences intense isolation. However, this book spans 80 years from the late 1800s to 1970.

Molokai by alan brennert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first edition of the novel was published in october 21st 2003, and was written by alan brennert. A heart warming fantastic best selling novel that you should check out. Alan brennert is the author of the historical novels palisades park, honolulu chosen one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post, and molokai, which won the 2006 bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the book club book of the year and has sold over 600,000 copies since publication. Usa today alan brennerts beloved novel molokai, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. Compellingly original in its conceit, brennerts sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a child in honolulu during the 1890s and is deported.

This novel had been a national bestseller and i can understand why. Jan 11, 2004 alan brennert s novel molokai is based on serious research into the history of this colony and includes brockers book in the authors note. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moloka i. Molokai by alan brennert book club discussion questions. Brennerts 20 novel, palisades park goes stateside, all the way east to the authors home state of new jersey and its once famous amusement park. In alan brennerts daughter of molokai, story continues in. Alan brennert books list of books by author alan brennert.

Alan brennerts novel molokai is based on serious research into the history of this colony and includes brockers book in the authors note. A gritty story of love and survival in a hawaiian leper colony. The novel molokai tells a story full of tragedy and. It also received the bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the 2006 book club book of the year. The disease is also not as communicable as once thought. I recently purchased this book molokai by alan brennert on amazon for my wife. Today, there are effective medicines and treatments for hansens disease historically known as leprosy. Alan brennert is a novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. Compellingly original in its conceit, brennert s sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a child in honolulu during the 1890s and is deported to the island of molokai, where she grows to adulthood at the quarantined settlement of kalaupapa. Alan brennert is the author of the bestselling historical novels molokai and honolulu, both favorites of reading groups across the country. Compellingly original in its conceit, brennerts sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a child in honolulu during the 1890s and is deported to the island of molokai, where she grows to adulthood at the quarantined settlement of kalaupapa. Robert morgan, author of gap creek alan brennert draws on historical accounts of kalaupapa and weaves in traditional hawaiian stories and customs.