{"product_id":"this-is-paradise-stories-paperback","title":"This Is Paradise: Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristiana Kahakauwila\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElegant, brutal, and profound\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003ethis magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, facade and authentic self, \u003ci\u003eThis Is Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it's truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the gut-punch of \"Wanle,\" a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices--the women of Waikiki--to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city's nightlife. \"The Old Paniolo Way\" limns the difficult nature of legacy and inheritance when a patriarch tries to settle the affairs of his farm before his death. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Exquisitely written and bursting with sharply observed detail, Kahakauwila's stories remind us of the powerful desire to belong, to put down roots, and to have a place to call home.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKRISTIANA KAHAKAUWILA\u003c\/b\u003e, a native Hawaiian, was raised in Southern California. She earned a master's in fine arts from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree in comparative literature from Princeton University. She has worked as a writer and editor for \u003ci\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCigar Aficionado\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHighlights for Children\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. She taught English at Chaminade University in Honolulu and is now an assistant professor of creative writing at Western Washington University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 7.96 x 5.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757378535712,"sku":"9780770436254","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aed5dfe68a05ec0ecd7313813a7512b5.webp?v=1780100845","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/this-is-paradise-stories-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}