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The Hawai‘i Reader

Learning from the stories of Hawai‘i.

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    John Burns and His Times

    What I learned from reading John A. Burns: The Man and His Times by Dan Boylan & T. Michael Holmes.[5:23] It's never too late to get right.[7:32] Behind every strong man is a stronger woman.[13:13] We all wrestle with demons.[14:31] Faith is a firm foundation.[15:48] Organized minorities rule the world.Buy the BookRead the Transcript.Follow on Instagram.

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    The Island Edge of America

    What I learned from reading The Island Edge of America by Tom Coffman.[4:15] We tend to forget the losers.[8:20] Elections pose real choices.[11:00] Pay attention to the sparrows.[14:15] Don't trust the polls.[16:06] It's about control.Buy the Book.Read the Transcript.Follow on Instagram.

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    Hawai‘i's Story By Hawai‘i's Queen

    What I learned from reading Hawai‘i's Story by Hawai‘i's Queen by Queen Lili‘uokalani.[3:54] Life is fragile, and fate is fickle.[8:08] Succession planning is key.[12:02] Watch the retainers.[15:29] It’s folly to romanticize the monarchy.[19:18] History belongs to the writers.Buy the Book.Read the Transcript.Follow on Instagram.

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    From Kinship To Kingship

    What I learned from reading A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief by Patrick Vinton Kirch.[2:34] Hawai‘i is politically dynamic. [10:26] You can’t understand the political history of Hawai‘i without understanding the unique geography of each island.[18:40] Disaffected elites choose between war and exile.[20:00] Not all chiefs are pono.[22:41] We can’t escape history.Buy the Book.Read the Transcript.Follow on Instagram.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Learning from the stories of Hawai‘i.

HOSTED BY

Sterling Higa

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Learning from the stories of Hawai‘i.

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