susiedoom 's review for:

Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i by Sara Kehaulani Goo

5.0

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

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A moving, multi-faceted reflection on Native Hawaiian heritage, history, and colonization. Journalist Sara Kehaulani Goo is part of a sprawling Hawaiian family, most of whom have now been born and raised off the islands, grappling with what to do with a parcel of land on Maui that has been passed down through generations and has become increasingly hard to keep in the family's control. Through her family's story, Goo explores the challenges and joys of preserving and passing down Indigenous history and culture, as well as current efforts to protect Native Hawaiian land, language, and traditions. It's thoroughly researched, compellingly written, and deeply personal.