Molokai book by alan brennert

Brennert s love of hawaii and meticulous research are fully on display throughout the rich tale of rachel who, at the age of 7, is diagnosed with leprosy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read moloka i. Oct 21, 2003 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. He lives in southern california, but his heart is in hawaii. The book has a lot to offer to the reader making it one that you can never regret reading. 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 and affection. Usa today bookriot bookbub libraryreads oc register never ending voyage the highly anticipated sequel to alan brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, molokai a novel of illumination. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in october 21st 2003, and was written by alan brennert. I recently purchased this book molokai by alan brennert on amazon for my wife. Alan brennert is a remarkable author in developing events themed to the present human society.

I agree with blbl and deb, brennerts honolulu is not very good, but i. Daughter of molokai, published february 2019, is a continuation of alan brennerts wonderful book, molokai, which was published in late 2004. Compellingly original in its conceit, brennerts sweeping debut novel tracks the grim struggle of a hawaiian woman who contracts leprosy as a. Alan brennert born may 30, 1954 in englewood, new jersey is an american author, television producer, and screenwriter. His novel molokai was a national bestseller and a one book, one san diego selection for 2012.

Alan brennert books list of books by author alan brennert. In alan brennerts daughter of molokai, story continues. However, this book spans 80 years from the late 1800s to 1970. Molokai by alan brennert, 9780312304355, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Alan brennert has brought eighty years of littleknown history to engrossingly specific lifeas inspiring as it is heartbreaking. Alan brennerts novel molokai is based on serious research into the history of this colony and includes brockers book in the authors note. Brennerts love of hawaii and meticulous research are fully on display throughout the rich tale of rachel who, at the age of 7, is diagnosed with leprosy. Molokai is simply a beautiful story in which alan brennert features unforgettable characters. 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. I knew nothing about molokai prior to reading this and i thank the author for his.

Apr 02, 2009 buy molokai new edition by alan brennert isbn. Brennerts previous novel, molokai, set in hawaii, which he clearly loves he has also written a novel called honolulu, has been heralded by his publisher as a book club. Alan brennert s novel molokai is based on serious research into the history of this colony and includes brockers book in the authors note. 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. Alan brennert is a novelist time and chance as well as an emmy awardwinning screenwriter l. The book follows a family from the depression era, through.

Alan brennert is the nationally bestselling author of molokai and its companion novel, daughter of molokai. Free download or read online molokai pdf epub book. Rachel kalama, a spirited sevenyearold hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting faroff lands like her father, a merchant seaman. He was born in 1954 in englewood, new jersey, to herbert e. The disease is also not as communicable as once thought. 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. It looks interesting, but would like to know if you thought it.

In 2009, brennert returned to hawaii with another historical novel, honolulu, centering on a korean picture bride in the early 1900s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 405 pages and is available in paperback format. Robert morgan, author of gap creek alan brennert draws on historical accounts of kalaupapa and weaves in traditional hawaiian stories and customs. During much of this time, leprosy was feared and severely curtailed. I hope youll enjoy some more of the good books on the tq list as well as molokai. Most of the novel takes place in the kalaupapa peninsula of the island of molokai, a place infamous for being the location of a settlement where people with leprosy were detained. Young rachel kalama, growing up in idyllic honolulu in the 1890s, is part of a big, loving hawaiian family, and dreams of seeing the faroff lands that her father, a merchant seaman, often visits.

He grew up in new jersey but moved to california in 1973. 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. Feb 19, 2019 in new book, alan brennert does more than deliver the longawaited sequel to has 2003 bestseller, molokai. Alan brennert is a novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. 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.

Original title isbn 9780312304355 published on 20031021. Alan takes you through diversity and history through the story driving a lot home which is a great path to understand the past and the consequences of decisions. I see another possibly interesting series, one called punahou blues, by kirby wright, and the second in the series, molokai nui ahina. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Brennert s 20 novel, palisades park goes stateside, all the way east to the authors home state of new jersey and its once famous amusement park. Molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise.

The novel molokai tells a story full of tragedy and hope that spans seventynine years of history. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Thanks to everyone for your help, and caddy for the link. This is not usually the kind of novel molokai by alan brennert i normally read. Molokai by alan brennert 2004, paperback, revised for. Rachel kalama, a spirited sevenyearold hawaiian girl, dreams of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Molokai by alan brennert book club discussion questions. Molokai by alan brennert 2004, paperback, revised for sale.

Molokai by alan brennert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Today, there are effective medicines and treatments for hansens disease historically known as leprosy. Pdf molokai book by alan brennert free download 405 pages. 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. Molokai 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 resiliency of the human spirit.

Chicago tribune molokai fits my definition of a good book, even a great book, because it wraps a riveting personal story around reallife events. It also received the bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the 2006 book club book of the year. The washington post molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise. 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. In alan brennerts daughter of molokai, story continues in. Alan brennert is the author of honolulu, palisades park, and molokai, which was a 20062007 booksense reading group pick. Since 1973 he has lived in southern california, where he received a b.

Molokai is the story of people who had much taken from them but also gained an unexpected new family and community in the process. 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. Molokai by alan brennert booksamillion online book store. Hi everyone im curious about this book, and if you read it, what you thought of it. Separated from her family and forced to grow up in the leper colony of kalaupapa, rachel experiences intense isolation. Alan brennert was born in englewood, new jersey, and grew up in the towns of cliffside park, palisades park, edgewater, and haledon.