Island Wisdom: Hawaiian Traditions and Practices for a Meaningful Life

Description

Rooted in ancient Hawaiian teachings, Island Wisdom takes readers beyond the surface of beautiful beaches and vacation living to gain a deeper understanding of the Hawaiian Islands. Native Hawaiian and cultural expert Kainoa Daines has spent many years teaching visitors to the islands about this time-honoured wisdom, and now he has teamed up with journalist Annie Daly to share a beautiful book exploring four foundations of Hawaiian living: ALOHA (love), AINA (land), MO'OLELO (stories), and 'OHANA (family). Filled with the voices and guidance of Hawaiian elders, local folklore, traditional recipes, and age-old teachings - from how to make true island-style poke and how to malama 'aina (preserve and protect the land) to how to be pono everyday (live a life of balance). Including gorgeous local photography and illustrations throughout, Island Wisdom is a celebration of Hawai'i's language, culture, and values for living a more harmonious, giving, and joyful life.

Annie Daly is a New York City-based journalist and the author of Destination Wellness, an exploration of different healthy living philosophies around the world. She's written for many wellness and travel publications, including Self, Afar, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and more. She grew up visiting Hawai'i with her family, and considers herself a forever student of the islands. Kainoa Daines is the Senior Director of Culture and Product Development for the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. He is a proud member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu. He is a resident of Honolulu, with roots on all the major Hawaiian Islands.