Island Life 101: A Newcomer's Guide to Hawaii

By Jill Engledow

Book Overview

Island Life 101: A Newcomer's Guide to Hawaii Builds on the success of Maui 101, expanding and enhancing it to help newcomers to all islands connect to the history, culture and community life of their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976513617
• ISBN13: 9780976513612
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Maui Island Pr
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Your Ticket to a Successful Move to Hawaii

Many people dream of moving to Paradise and living a laid back life. Many people have done it, with varying degrees of success. Most learn the hard way that Hawaii is not the Mainland, and that the culture, the history, and the ethnic considerations require a great deal of sensitivity if one's assimilation is to be positive. "Island Life 101" is chock full of background information that gives a newcomer a leg up on the process. The author, Jill Engledow, was an award-winning journalist on Maui for many years. Having arrived in Hawaii as a teenager, she saw and experienced every aspect of Island life: the good, the bad and the exotic. This book is a distillation of her many years of exploring the Islands scene, personally and professionally. It includes a history of the Islands, critical for understanding life there today; a discussion of key current issues; profiles of each island; and many tips and resources that will make life much easier after you arrive. Also included is a list of books for those who want to deepen their knowledge. Moving to a group of isolated islands in the center of the Pacific Ocean, even in the 21st century, is a decision that requires great thought and planning. "Island Life 101" is not a must-read. It is a must-buy. You'll refer to it gratefully many times as your adventure unfolds.