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Download or read book Slices of Life in Hawaii written by J. Arthur Rath III and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-06-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of 65 stories and poems covering life in Hawaii from the early 30s, through World War II, and up to the presentincluding the new U.S. S. Hawaii, nuclear submarine. Compellingly written, this books 337 pages cover: Growing up Hawaiian style; sugar plantation life; Hawaiian ranching; Kamehameha Schools--the gift of a Princess so Hawaiians could be industrious men and women. Thirty-four pages are devoted to military headquartered in Hawaii and heroes resting here for eternity. Why do Jewish tourists love Hawaii? This book tells you why. It provides insights on Hawaiian mens psyches. Hawaiian culture and multi-cultures are covered, the story of Dancing With Ancestors is something you will never forget. Hawaiis celebrity son President Obama, Musician Charles King and Kui Lee-- and Don Ho and George Kanahele, Hawaiis Renaissance leaders, the authors friends from boyhood are featured in heartwarming ways. Rath covers improbabilities and silliness of Hawaii politics. He speaks eloquently for the need to clear up the funny slanguagewhich politicians use that is neither Hawaiian nor English! The last six pieces are heartwarming appreciations for those whove managed lifes vicissitudes while never losing the sense of Alohawhich is something youll learn very well in this book. Tasty and worth savoring, these slices of life are moving experiences presented by Rath, an authentic islander of the blood, who shares his deep, heart-warming perceptions.