Writers Present Alan Brennert's long-awaited novel "Daughter of Moloka'i" March 6
Alan Brennert's 2003 novel "Moloka'i" was a book club phenomenon that became a national bestseller and captivated hundreds of thousands of readers. Brennert returns to Mission Viejo on March 6 for a 7 p.m. Writers Present program with his much-anticipated sequel "Daughter of Moloka'i."
In "Daughter of Molokai," Ruth Utagawa, the daughter of lepers but not afflicted with the disease herself, is taken from an orphanage and adopted by the Watanabes, a Japanese family. The Watanabes move from Hawaii to California in the early 1920s and start a strawberry farm. Ruth is a remarkable woman who grapples with identity, belonging, family and history in this emotionally gripping story.
This is a free program, but to reserve a seat and receive priority book signing, visit https://alanbrennert.brownpapertickets.com to purchase a ticket, which includes a signed personalized hardcover of "Daughter of Moloka'i." Free seats are available in the Mission Viejo City Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Books will be sold on site by Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore.
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I was thrilled when I heard…
I was thrilled when I heard he had a new book out .....long awaited new book ...and now I am ecstatic that he’s going to be in Mission Viejo
...can’t wait
Thanks for organizing this…
Thanks for organizing this event! I loved Alan Brennert's book Moloka'i and it inspired me to share the book with my family. Last summer we visited the island and the Kalaupapa Peninsula. The National Park experience was powerfully spiritual and deeply inspiring.