A Guide for Hawaii Newcomers (V001) [Paperback]

Joyce Brown (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Booklines Hawaii Ltd; 2nd edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965536408
• ISBN-13: 978-0965536400
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,741,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all usefull, Not enough information, August 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide for Hawaii Newcomers (V001) (Paperback)

-I am very happy that the author was able to get herself and her two teenage boys out of the Chicago ghetto and to Hawaii. Unfortunatly her book is limited to just her own little experience and is very incomplete for most people. For example she moved their personal belongings as 14 bags of luggage on the airplane. I should think that most people would want very specific info on shipping a household, costs and dangers. All she provides is the 800 # for Matson shipping. There is almost no information about neighbourhoods,schools,property taxes,detailed housing costs,insurance, etc. Also I was suprised to find little info on life and household mantianence in the tropics. The author also is willing to sell you trips to Wal-Mart ($100) or a ride from the airport to your home ($100). Rather than waste your time on this thin little booklet you would be better off getting the local telephone directory. The author is well intended, but needs to include more information.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy, insightful, informative, truthful little guide book, June 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide for Hawaii Newcomers (V001) (Paperback)

Ms. Brown's warm and caring approach let's you know not all Kama'aina resent your Malihini arrival, however, she also gives you a big dose of reality about living in Hawaii. Even my Hawaiian friends found the book funny ("She's right about THAT!") and informative. If you're thinking about moving to Hawaii, you should know what you're getting into before you sell one piece of furniture, and Ms. Brown's book is a must-buy for any future Malihini. Don't leave the mainland without it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A detailed check list and resource guide for relocation!, February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guide for Hawaii Newcomers (V001) (Paperback)

I was feeling a liitle nervous about trying to remember all the important things about moving to HI. This book provided me with a check list and ALL of the information I could have needed, AND MORE. It provides you with helpful hints, phone #'s of important resources and Joyce has even E-Mailed me personally with helpful hints and has offered to assist me in making the transition smooth!! I recomend it to anyone planning to move or even vacation in Hawaii!