"Comprehensive, educational, and entertaining--required reading for newcomers, and a great refresher course for kamaaina."
*Kealii Reichel, composer, singer and kumu hula
"If you know someone moving to Hawaii, or
someone thinking about moving, you’d be doing them a favor by
buying them this little book. And really, it’s doing all of us a
favor by helping to preserve the precious lifestyle we enjoy here in
Hawaii."
*Sky Barnhart, Maui Weekly
"I wish this handbook were required reading for every newcomer and tourist before they got off the plane. It's equivalent to years of experience in dealing with and understanding the wonderful, sometimes crazy-making, multicultural place we call home."
*Ron Youngblood, The Maui News
"This guide for newcomers is a 'must' read. Jill's warm and direct way of describing our many cultural eccentricities will make your relocation challenges easier and all of your fantasies your realities."
*Lynne Woods, President Emeritus, Maui Chamber of Commerce
Many people dream of moving to the Islands.
But newcomers often wish they knew more about their adopted home.
It's so different here!
How did all these ethnic groups get to the Islands? Who is local, and who is Hawaiian? What's this pidgin they speak? Why do so many words start with "k"? And what the heck
is chicken hekka?
Island Life 101: A Newcomer's Guide to Hawai`i
answers these questions and more. Newcomers will find. . .
- Insights into how history affects Island life today
- Suggestions for ways you can contribute to the community, make friends and have fun
- Nuts-and-bolts survival tips, from how to pronounce Hawaiian words to where to find information on starting a business.
Send a check for $17.95 plus $3 shipping to
Maui Island Press, P.O. Box 176, Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 242-5459
books@mauiislandpress.com
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