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Coleman, Stuart Holmes

Eddie Aikau: Hawaiian Hero

98 pp. | Bess | January, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-1-57306-515-3 $14.95
(4) 4-6 Despite its unfortunate dearth of back matter, this biography offers an affecting introduction to a young man still celebrated in the Hawaiian surfing community. Known for his surfing skills and dedication as a lifeguard, Aikau met an early death in 1978 while rescuing fellow crewmembers on a traditional canoe voyage. Interwoven Hawaiian history and family photos give Aikau's story both personal and social context. An author's note is appended.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

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