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Cloudia W. Charters (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2006

E Komo Mai! Welcome!

Throw away the guidebook. Forget about umbrella drinks, helicopter rides and resorts. Welcome to the REAL Hawaii of working people, immigrants, and the children of immigrants; a beleagured but magnificent Island society rich in lingering history. Meet June, a young woman from the East Coast, as she discovers everything she never expected about "paradise." From rural neighbor island isolation, to Honolulu nightlife by way of drugs, sexuality and motorcycles, Junes new life is anything but easy - till an unexpected encounter changes everything. This is a wise little book masquerading as a good story. Stay Come! Just leave the cocoanut bra at home.

What Readers Have Said: "Lots of interesting inside information about Hawaii." "This is the book to read on the flight over." Fun to read, A good story. Good characters and scenes."

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E Komo Mai! Welcome!

Throw away the guidebook. Forget about umbrella drinks, helicopter rides and resorts. Welcome to the REAL Hawaii of working people, immigrants, and the children of immigrants; a beleagured but magnificent Island society rich in lingering history. Meet June, a young woman from the East Coast, as she discovers everything she never expected about "paradise." From rural neighbor island isolation, to Honolulu nightlife by way of drugs, sexuality and motorcycles, Junes new life is anything but easy - till an unexpected encounter changes everything. This is a wise little book masquerading as a good story. Stay Come! Just leave the cocoanut bra at home.

What Readers Have Said: "Lots of interesting inside information about Hawaii." "This is the book to read on the flight over." Fun to read, A good story. Good characters and scenes."

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About the Author

Cloudia W. Charters is a longtime Hawaii resident with a BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a certificate in community research from Columbia University. She has worked for many years in the field of HIV/AIDS Prevention, conducted after school groups for high risk island teens, and has published in scholarly journals. She presented her findings at the 2001 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, has served on the Honolulu Advertiser Community Advisory Board, and as chair of a Hawaii Department of Health Community Advisory Committee. She is proud to be on the faculty of the Aids Education & Training Center at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Today, Cloudia is an ordained inter-denominational Minister providing Street Outreach, Spiritual Counseling, and performing affordable beach weddings at Waikiki.

Product Details

Paperback: 148 pages
Publisher: Outskirts Press (October 27, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1598006495
ISBN-13: 978-1598006490
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,907,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Spirit of Aloha August 5, 2007

By Maureen Oshaughnessy

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As a Hawaii resident for the past 28 years, and having a passionate love for this place I call home, my heart warmed as I read Cloudia's book. If you want to experience the Aloha Spirit from the inside out, this book will touch you. Written as a rich, realistic story of a young woman arriving from the mainland, this book entertains, but more importantly, allows the real Hawaii to seep into your awareness, page by page, just as it does for those of us who live here. There are special people that embody the Aloha Spirit and warm our hearts, and the unique beauty of this place and her people, to enchant us. To give the book depth and substance, the spiritual awakening of June, through the inspiration of an unexpected stranger, leaves the reader inspired.

This book is perfect for anyone who loves Hawaii and her culture and wants to be touched by the magic of her spirit.
Aloha,
Maureen O'Shaughnessy,
Kailua, Hawaii
My Naked Journey: A Reiki Master's Quest to Live Authentically

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Informative AND Entertaining November 27, 2006

By NY2HI Traveller

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Having lived in Honolulu for a few years, I was interested to see if the author "got it right" about the local culture, etc. Turns out she not only got it, but, if her characters are any clue, she lived it, struggled with it and loved it. A surprisingly solid first novel by an accomplished "local girl."

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The ambiance makes yo feel the Hawaiian tradewinds April 19, 2007

By Bernard Veltier

Format:Paperback

This is one of the more enjoyable books I have read lately. I just spent a week of vacation in Hawaii (Honolulu, Oahu) with my daughter, by no means the first time - we love Aloha Paradise! This time, in addition to beach and the usual excursions, I wanted to learn a bit more about Hawaiian cultures, language and these extremely friendly people who populate the islands. But I didn't want to buy a boring history book. So, I came across this little paperback, with the attractive and different sounding title - "Aloha - Where you Want Go?". The story line depicts the adventures of a young lady from the 'mainland' (some of it probably reflecting the author's autobiography), who is determined to make a living in Hawaii. Despite the many setbacks - perhaps typical for most mainlanders who dream only of 'Paradise' - she is determined to make Hawaii her new home. With perseverance she succeeds, falls in love with the soothing, healing and astonishingly relaxing Hawaiian music, the friendliness of the locals - locals coming from all walks of life, mostly from Asia - Japan, China, Korea, Philippines. Cloudia Charters beautifully portrays the Hawaiian island ambiance. The sunshine, the warmth of the people - sometimes it's almost like feeling the Tradewinds blow.

What really makes this fast-paced book even more enjoyable, interesting and instructive is the interwoven history of Hawaii, the social background of its inhabitants, the different languages and how they evolved of generations. - Its a jewel and a MUST for any Hawaii lover, who perhaps would like to get a sense of why he / she is attracted to these Polynesian Island group, called Hawaii. Congratulations Cloudia!

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Wonderful story and insightful writing

I read through most of your book "Aloha, Where you like go?" on my recent AMTRAK trip recently and I was completely hooked on your story and the storyline of June. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Li W. Taft

Excellent book about the kindness of the people of Hawaii!

This gem of a book is a must read for anyone who is travelling to Hawaii, moving to Hawaii, or lives in Hawaii! Read more

Published on March 13, 2010 by Linda Hamp

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What a little gem this is. I came to this book knowing nearly nothing about Hawaii, which is how "June", the spirited narrator of this story, pretty much seems to be when she and... Read more

Published on November 11, 2009 by Smart Cookie

You talk da kine story sistah

Escaping failed city dreams June lands on the Big Island and discovers that paradise can be cold, moldy and downright boring. Read more

Published on October 14, 2009 by Linda Ballou

Living in Hawaii and Learning Aloha

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This book is a real-life tale of life in Hawaii. On one level it was the story of what it's really like to actually live in the Aloha State, how difficult survival... Read more

Published on June 17, 2009 by O. Brown

A book about starting over...in paradise!

What a great read!

Have you ever uprooted yourself from your home and started over again?

Well, June did just that--in Honolulu! Read more

Published on June 16, 2009 by Beth Ann Allen

LOVE THE TITLE AND THE BOOK

I found out about this book by searching "Hawaii, fiction" in Amazon books and it came up. I read others reviews of the book and decided to give it a try and was glad I did. Read more

Published on March 7, 2009 by S. McClure

True ALOHA Spirit!

Those who have enjoyed visiting the Hawaiian Islands, receive a taste of the caring, friendly spirit of "aloha" from the people who live there. Read more

Published on October 10, 2008 by Linda S. Bricker

"Aloha, Where You Like Go"

Yesterday, I had lunch at the Pineapple Room with Cloudia Charters, who was a complete stranger before then. Read more

Published on August 25, 2008 by Glenda C. Hinchey

Aloha Where You Like Go? From Survival to Satisfaction by Honolulu...

Mahalo, for a book that takes me home to where I began. I was born Oahu in 1942.
Came to the mainland when I was 3. Read more

Published on July 26, 2007 by Kathleen L. Smith

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