A review by poetloz
From a Native Daughter: Colonialism and Sovereignty in Hawai'i by Haunani-Kay Trask

3.0

Haunani-Kay Trask raises some very important issues about the state of Hawaii and Hawaiian culture. The main problem with this book is it is founded upon the idea of Hawaiian sovereignty, which makes it very hard for many readers to approach, but the care and passion for the subject matter make her well-researched argument valid. The issues she touches on stem from the militarization of Hawaii, the ecology, tourism, and overall presence of America in the Pacific. Its worth a read, even if you don't fully agree with her politics.