Sep 28, 2008 iris book club molokai alan brennert 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. Moloka i is an epic novel that tells much of the history of the leper settlement at kalaupapa on the hawaiian island. Book club, fiction, historical, historical fiction. Rachel kalama, a spirited sevenyearold hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting faroff lands like her father, a merchant seaman. It seemed the majority of members discussing the book last friday did not know much about leprosy before reading molokai and the story really piqued our curiosity. This companion tale tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalama. He grew up in new jersey but moved to california in 1973. This richly imagined novel, set in hawai i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a littleknown time and placeand a deeply moving testament to the. I dont have the knowledge to comment on the historical or cultural accuracy. It was also a 2012 one book, one san diego selection. Includes author interview and history of kalaupapa. Robert morgan, author of gap creek alan brennert draws on historical accounts of kalaupapa and weaves in traditional hawaiian stories and customs. Alan brennert audio books, best sellers, author bio.
The highly anticipated sequel to alan brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, molokai a novel of illumination and affection. 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. Alan brennert is the author of honolulu, palisades park, and molokai, which was a 20062007 booksense reading group pick. Daughter of molokai by alan brennert booksamillion.
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Molokai by alan brennert book club discussion questions. Usa today bookriot bookbub libraryreads oc register never ending voyagethe highly anticipated sequel to alan brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, moloka i a novel of illumination and affection. The novel molokai tells a story full of tragedy and. It seemed the majority of members discussing the book last friday did not know much about leprosy before reading molokai and. Delve deeper into the book with these questions and topics for discussion. This is not usually the kind of novel molokai by alan brennert i normally read. Alan brennert is a novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. Daughter of molokai by alan brennert reading guidebook club. Alan brennert s beloved novel molokai, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. The book follows a family from the depression era, through world war ii, and up to 1971. The highly anticipated sequel to alan brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, molokai alan brennert s beloved novel molokai, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. Jul 12, 2010 alan brennert does a great job job of balancing fiction and nonfiction in this story and our book club found tremendous historical value in molokai.
Molokai by alan brennert reading guidebook club discussion. The novel moloka i tells a story full of tragedy and hope that spans seventynine years of history. About this book molokai is the story of rachel kalama, a young native hawaiian girl growing up in honolulu at the end of the19th century, who at age seven is diagnosed with hansens disease, taken from her family, and exiled to the leprosy settlement on a remote peninsula on the island of 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. 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. Its a companion tale that tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalamaquarantined for most of.
Usa today alan brennert s beloved novel molokai, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. Buy a cheap copy of moloka i book by alan brennert. Its a companion tale that tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalamaquarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of kalaupapa. Reading guide for daughter of molokai by alan brennert discussion guide for book clubs. Molokai was a 2012 one book, one san diego selection and honolulu was named one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post. A gritty story of love and survival in a hawaiian leper colony. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I think its fair to say we all enjoyed taco mac last month so well try that again. Alan regrets that he is unable to speak with book clubs at this time, but if you have any questions or. Apr 02, 2009 buy moloka i new edition by alan brennert isbn. Alan brennert is the author of the bestselling historical novels molokai and honolulu, both favorites of reading groups across the country. Molokai does make a good book group discussion due to its historical nature. Daughter of molokai is a followup novel to brennerts 2004, book club sensation, molokai. Alan has sold his new novelinprogress, daughter of molokai, to st.
Home molokai discussion guide libguides at ramapo catskill. Moloka i was a 2012 one book, one san diego selection and honolulu was named one of the best books of 2009 by the washington post. Alan regrets that he is unable to speak with book clubs at this time. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Hawaii in the late 1800s was a beautiful place but a potentially frightening one as well. February book club molokai by alan brennert meetup. I is the highly anticipated sequel to alan brennerts acclaimed book club favorite. Feb 19, 2019 alan brennert is the author of the bestselling historical novels moloka i and honolulu, both favorites of reading groups across the country. 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.
Reading guide for daughter of molokai by alan brennert. Alan brennert is the author of honolulu and molokai, which was a 20062007 booksense reading group pick and won the 2006 bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the book club book of the year. 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. This novel had been a national bestseller and i can understand why. The highly anticipated sequel to alan brennerts acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, molokai a novel of illumination and affection. Word of mouth is one of the most important market factors determining the popularity of a book. Moloka i this richly imagined novel, set in hawai i 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. Molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise. Join our online virtual book club where we discuss the newest selection, molokai by alan brennert. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on molokai by alan brennert. In addition to novels, he has written short stories, teleplays, screenplays, and the libretto of a stage musical, weird romance.
Given what was known at the time of the causes and contagion of leprosy, was the hawaiian governments isolation of patients on molokai justified or not. I is the highly anticipated sequel to alan brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, moloka. Daughter of molokai by alan brennert 309 pages published 21919 by st. This companion tale tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalamaquarantined. 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 moloka i, 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. His novel molokai was a national bestseller and a one book, one san diego selection for 2012.
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. It seemed the majority of members discussing the book last friday did not know much about leprosy before reading molokai. Book club molokai alan brennert 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 discovery that she has leprosy. Molokai is an epic novel that tells much of the history of the leper settlement at kalaupapa on the hawaiian island. Alan brennert does a great job job of balancing fiction and nonfiction in this story and our book club found tremendous historical value in molokai. I is the highly anticipated sequel to alan brennerts acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, moloka. Alan brennerts beloved novel molokai, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. Molokai by alan brennert book club discussion questions book. Its a companion tale that tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalamaquarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of kalaupapawas forced to give up at birth. Our book club page for molokai by alan brennert includes book club discussion questions, author website, book summary, talking. Forcibly removed from the family, shes sent to an isolated leprosy settlement on the island of molokai.
In what ways is hawaii comparable to another, biblical, garden. There is plenty to discuss around the subject of leprosy and what. Bestseller alan brennert s spellbinding story about a family of dreamers and their lives within the legendary palisades amusement park. This is a sequel i never knew i needed, until i had it in my hands. I hope youll enjoy some more of the good books on the tq list as well as moloka i. 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, moloka i a novel of illumination.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Rachel kalama, a spirited sevenyearold hawaiian girl, dreams of. Reading guide for daughter of moloka i by alan brennert discussion guide for book clubs. Daughter of molokai alan brennert book freebookmesh. The books opening paragraph likens hawaii in the 19th century to a garden. This companion tale tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalama quarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement. This companion tale tells the story of ruth, the daughter that rachel kalamaquarantined for most of her life at the isolated leprosy settlement of kalaupapawas forced to give up at birth. Usa today alan brennerts beloved novel molokai, currently has over 600,000 copies in print. I agree with blbl and deb, brennert s honolulu is not very good, but i read it all for the history. In this companion novel, brennert reunites us with the characters that readers fell in love with fifteen years ago. The highly anticipated sequel to alan brennert s acclaimed book club favorite, and national bestseller, moloka i alan brennert s beloved novel moloka i, currently has over 600,000 copies in print.
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 moloka i, 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. This study guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of moloka i. Father damiens work on the molokai is amazing and his story would be a good intro to reading the book and undestanding. May 21, 2020 book club discussion questions daughter of molokai. It also received the bookies award, sponsored by the contra costa library, for the 2006 book club book of the year.
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