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Hawaii
by James A. Michener
I was directed to this book while in search of a biography of the islands of Hawaii and its people, but it’s merely a long winded biography of the missionaries sent there… be careful what you wish for. #missionariesareevil
1,100 pages (incl 800 pages of fat) on the dry rape of a beautiful culture, with forced eye contact. Michener presents a grotesque yet bluntly educational narrative of racism and greed during the meticulously crafted euthanization of Pacific Islanders, executed over generations. Make no mistake, though the names have been changed these characters are largely Bingham (and Bingham associate) progeny. What’s worse Michener often speaks directly to the reader in defense of the white man’s actions, calling it “progress.” I lived in the islands for a year and saw how truly sad this is.
1,100 pages (incl 800 pages of fat) on the dry rape of a beautiful culture, with forced eye contact. Michener presents a grotesque yet bluntly educational narrative of racism and greed during the meticulously crafted euthanization of Pacific Islanders, executed over generations. Make no mistake, though the names have been changed these characters are largely Bingham (and Bingham associate) progeny. What’s worse Michener often speaks directly to the reader in defense of the white man’s actions, calling it “progress.” I lived in the islands for a year and saw how truly sad this is.