Polynesian Interconnections: Dwayne Johnson and King Kamehameha in Culture and Science (Paperback)

~ Peter Leiataua AhChing (Author)

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POLYNESIAN INTERCONNECTIONS celebrate the unity of one Polynesian family related to Europeans, Asians and Aborigines Africans through their ancient heritage and genetics. The term Polynesian means 'many islands' or 'many races.' The Polynesians came from an ancient family of intermixed races and today we share our 'ohana' with all peoples of the world. We are one family, the human family, the Polynesian family. To the world we say 'ALOHA' and may the love and spirit of family bring happiness and prosperity into our lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: Lulu Press Inc.; 2nd edition (July 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411602730
• ISBN-13: 978-1411602731
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #691,021 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasured books in the Hawaii State Archives, February 25, 2005

By	Aloha Books Inc. "3000" (Oahu, Hawaii USA) - See all my reviews

Polynesian Interconnections. 2004 books are now in the HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES 2005. (1) These books were featured on Hawaii State-wide KHON 2, Channel 2 Morning News, October 12, 2004. (2) Hawaii State Archives, Library Collection. October 6, 2004. (3) Hawaii Medical Library, Queens Medical Center, Honolulu. November 1, 2004. (808-536-9302). (4) University of Hawaii Library System Network (808-956-8111). This is a tremendous accomplishment for a well written book which seeks to educate and entertain. Well done!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Polynesian book links ancient Europeans, Asians and aborigines Africans, February 2, 2006

By	Lulu Press Inc. Review "Book press release" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

"POLYNESIAN INTERCONNECTIONS" celebrates the unity of one Polynesian family related to Europeans, Asians and Aborigines Africans through their ancient heritage and genetics. The term Polynesian means 'many islands' or 'many races.' The Polynesians came from an ancient family of intermixed races and today we share our 'ohana' with all peoples of the world. We are one family, the human family, the Polynesian family. To the world we say 'ALOHA' and may the love and spirit of family bring happiness and prosperity into our lives.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Native Books Hawaii / Na Mea Hawaii bookstore, Victoria Ward Mall, Honolulu, Oahu HI, February 1, 2006

By	Native Books Hawaii / Na Mea Hawaii "Hawaii b... (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

Polynesian Interconnections is a mix of the latest scientific information,mixed with Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology, Morphology, Genetics & Linguistics to educate and to analyze the inter-relatedness of the Polynesian people from Samoa, Tahiti, Hawaii, Fiji, Tonga, Marquesas, and the Cook Islands. Author, AhChing, looked for the most current research from the University of Hawai'i to write this book; his style makes for easy reading that is both enjoyable and thought provoking. The book also has its share of drama, as it seeks to address topics that those outside of the Polynesian community might not have known were so controversial... like the idea of a Samoan playing the lead role of Kamehameha the Great, if a movie were ever to be made. Polynesian Interconnections addresses this issue along with many others, and Author, AhChing clearly states his perspective. The editorial reviews for his book state, "This book should be read by all school age children & discussed with friends & family. A great education reference book and a solid foundation for tomorrow's generation." Pick up a copy and decide for yourself.