Polynesian Interconnections: Samoa to Tahiti to Hawaii [Paperback]

Peter Leiataua AhChing (Author)

Book Description

POLYNESIAN INTERCONNECTIONS: Samoa to Tahiti to Hawaii was written as a cultural, medical and social scientific book to promote understanding and sensitivity upon the Polynesians and their native cultures. It also gives readers around the world some Polynesian phrases to effectively communicate with native speaking people. The author is a Hawaii Student Doctor and a Federal and State Court Officer who seeks to promote education and cultural sensitivity for the betterment of society and healthcare.

Product Details

• Paperback: 135 pages
• Publisher: Lulu Press Inc. (July 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411602277
• ISBN-13: 978-1411602274
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,529,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great educational gift for my husband, but I got one too., November 8, 2003

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Catheryne "Catheryne" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polynesian Interconnections: Samoa to Tahiti to Hawaii (Paperback)

Awesome educational book, wow! This book clearly explains things about the Polynesian islands that were for a long time a blur, a mystery or confused by many people and Polynesians at large, like us in California. We live in San Francisco but we love Hawaii and its local people. We got this book from the Book Publisher: Lulu Press, Inc. and we are happy that it's now selling nationwide for all the world to read about the people of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Marquesas, Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and their connections.

It has drama and controversy that is later resolved, it is a controversy in Hawaii that we never knew about until reading this book. It was definitely an interesting read and a great book for native Polynesians to understand how their islands are related to each other. Great work Mr. Peter Leiataua AhChing, continue the good work. Hope Dwayne Johnson does make the King Kamehameha movie. We would definitely go see it in the theatres. Can't wait to read your next book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate history of the Polynesian islands, January 16, 2004

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Sally May "Sally M." (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Polynesian Interconnections: Samoa to Tahiti to Hawaii (Paperback)

A delightful read! This book is quite an interesting read for my husband and I. We visit Hawaii every year and we always wondered about the native people of the Polynesian islands who danced and entertained us while vacationing. We have a delightful understanding who the Polynesians are now through this easy to comprehend yet captivating book written by Peter Leiataua AhChing. A great educational piece of Hawaiian and Polynesian literature which seeks to educate about the Polynesian islands and the native peoples. Well the Kamehameha movie should be very interesting for all Polynesians, especially to Samoans and Hawaiians.

I also recommend:?(1) The Legends and Myths of Hawaii. (2) Polynesian Interconnections, 2nd edition at Lulu Press, Inc. Great reading material.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Treasured books in the Hawaii State Archives., February 24, 2005

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

This review is from: Polynesian Interconnections: Samoa to Tahiti to Hawaii (Paperback)

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 collections. 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!