Moloka'i
3 journalers for this copy...
Received from paperbackswap.com member in New York
I first read ths book 3 years ago and absolutely loved it. We were fortunate enough to hike down the pali and visit Kalaupapa in Moloka'i a year later; it was one of the most spiritual experiences of my life - truly unforgettable. I then re-read Moloka'i and had a whole new perspective on it. I got this book for my husband to read, and then I will re-read it a third time. It will become a part of our permanent collection as we both collect literature on Hawai'i.
If you would like to read more on the history of the Kalaupapa leper colony, I highly recommend The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai by John Tayman This came out in January 2006, incredibly researched and documented.
If you would like to read more on the history of the Kalaupapa leper colony, I highly recommend The Colony: The Harrowing True Story of the Exiles of Molokai by John Tayman This came out in January 2006, incredibly researched and documented.
A wonderful book that has been cherished by both my husband and I. This is such a moving story that I would like to keep this book traveling on and enjoyed by others. Requested and sent to arugh48187 in Minnesota. Enjoy!
Found this one in my mailbox this afternoon, just minutes after I had dropped The Mango Season in the post box. Thanks for sharing.
I always love a great book, and this one did not disappoint in any shape or form. At first I was a bit repelled by the descriptions of the disease, but as I think the nuns became immune to the horrors, so did I. This just shows you how even reading about such things can anesthetize you from tragedy.
One of the things that really struck me was about the thread of religion running through the book. I enjoyed hearing about the myths of the native gods and was amazed at some of the similarity between them and the Greek myths. I thought the conversation between Haleola and Rachel regarding their beliefs paralleled my thoughts on religion and my conviction that the holier-than-thou Christian attitude is not what God intended. Rachel had asked Haleola how she could believe that her god was born out of another's head, and Haleola turned to her and asked Rachel how she could believe that a virgin gave birth to the son of God. Christianity has a tendency to be a bit egotistic in that it claims to be the only way. I completely disagree, and this conversation illustrated my point.
Lastly, I thought that the author did a remarkable job portraying a woman and her point of view given that he was a man. Rachel was totally believable, and I liked and empathized with her from the very start. This book had an excellent plot, interesting characters, good writing and a fascinating historical basis. It just missed being a ten due to the fact that I would probably not require a copy for my personal collection for re-reading.
On a side note, at my book club one of the topics of discussion was the concept of quarantine in today's time. With SARS and AIDS and bird flu we have done pretty well. The situation of those infected is much improved by today's medical technology and communication abilities. Then again, somebody said that they had heard of a man who had a particularly virulent form of tuberculosis that was resistant to all forms of antibiotics, and because he refused to take precautionary measures, they put him in jail as a quarantine measure. I can't say that I admire this ass who would choose to endanger other's lives but still...
One of the things that really struck me was about the thread of religion running through the book. I enjoyed hearing about the myths of the native gods and was amazed at some of the similarity between them and the Greek myths. I thought the conversation between Haleola and Rachel regarding their beliefs paralleled my thoughts on religion and my conviction that the holier-than-thou Christian attitude is not what God intended. Rachel had asked Haleola how she could believe that her god was born out of another's head, and Haleola turned to her and asked Rachel how she could believe that a virgin gave birth to the son of God. Christianity has a tendency to be a bit egotistic in that it claims to be the only way. I completely disagree, and this conversation illustrated my point.
Lastly, I thought that the author did a remarkable job portraying a woman and her point of view given that he was a man. Rachel was totally believable, and I liked and empathized with her from the very start. This book had an excellent plot, interesting characters, good writing and a fascinating historical basis. It just missed being a ten due to the fact that I would probably not require a copy for my personal collection for re-reading.
On a side note, at my book club one of the topics of discussion was the concept of quarantine in today's time. With SARS and AIDS and bird flu we have done pretty well. The situation of those infected is much improved by today's medical technology and communication abilities. Then again, somebody said that they had heard of a man who had a particularly virulent form of tuberculosis that was resistant to all forms of antibiotics, and because he refused to take precautionary measures, they put him in jail as a quarantine measure. I can't say that I admire this ass who would choose to endanger other's lives but still...
Journal Entry 6 by arugh48187 at Post Office at 153rd and Garrett in -- Mailed, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (4/26/2007 UTC) at Post Office at 153rd and Garrett in -- Mailed, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Sending off to sgscarcliff as an RABCK. Happy Reading!!!
Sending off to sgscarcliff as an RABCK. Happy Reading!!!
I look forward to reading and releasing. thanks for sharing with me
