Daughter of Moloka'i

"The reunion and blossoming relationship between mother and daughter is rooted in a deep love of Hawaii. Have tissues at hand."—National Geographic

"Alan Brennert does more than deliver the long-awaited sequel to his 2003 bestseller, Moloka’i . . . Brennert’s polished work extends an evocative, emotionally rich family saga to an important moment in American history . . . A novel of illumination and affection."—USA Today

"This captivating novel beautifully depicts both Hawaiian and Japanese cultures while exploring the themes of family and growth, and how our past influences our future."—Book Bub

"Alan Brennert excels at uncovering the intersection of the big movements of history with the personal stories of ordinary people. He writes with compassion and beauty about both the history of Hawai'i and of the human heart."—Tatjana Soli, author of the The Lotus Eaters

"Strikes all the right emotional notes . . . A historically solid, ultimately hopeful novel about injustice, survival, and unbreakable family bonds."—Booklist

"[An] emotional, gripping sequel to Brennert’s Moloka’i . . . In Brennert’s skilled hands, Ruth’s story is powerful and urgent."—Publishers Weekly