A Woman in the South Pacific: October 2009

Welcome to my blog! Each of us has a story to tell. For my mom, well, what can I say except that she is quite the adventurer. For years her friends have asked her to write the stories that she often shares during gatherings. A Woman in the South Pacific came into fruition in July 2009 after 10 years of writing. As her daughter I have read many of the drafts, gave my thoughts and most of all my encouragement. I made a point of telling my mom that this book is her legacy. I feel blessed that she undertook the discipline and effort to write it. It takes a lot to dig deep recounting memories,

some with joy, others with sadness. Sometimes it's uncomfortable and yet this vulnerability is how we connect our experiences to each other. This book is a labor of love and a tribute to many of the characters that my mother encountered who are no longer alive...

I feel honored and am continuously amazed at her fortitude. When I told my friends and family that I was going on the trip of a lifetime to revisit some of the places my mom wrote about 30+ years ago they asked if I would write and send photos from the field. This is my humble attempt. It is personal, not academic, or technical...Just my thoughts and photos. I invite you to come along for the journey and hope that you will enjoy it!

Aloha, Levani

P.S. Learn more at www.southpacificwoman.com

The book is available from the website and www.amazon.com