A Little Too Much Is Enough - Hardcover

Tyau, Kathleen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0374189501 ISBN 13: 9780374189501

Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1995

Synopsis

A first novel set in and around Honolulu after World War II depicts a young girl's struggle for her own identity in a large and complicated Hawaiian-Chinese family that is a mixture of traditions and racial identities.

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Review:

A delightful and aromatic feast for the soul. -- Willamette Week

A delightful and aromatic feast for the soul.--Willamette Week

[A Little Too Much Is Enough] vividly recreates Honolulu after World War II. . . . When the author gets around to describing the brutal fields and canneries where Mahi and her brother labor in the service of Hawaii's most famous fruit, its a revelation. You'll never look at a can of pineapple the same way again. --Deborah Stead"

A delightful and aromatic feast for the soul. --Willamette Week"

This sweet book takes you to Hawaii, to breezy streets, to beaches with just enough people on them, to families plotting for days about the luau they're going to give for this or that growing-up child. . . . Catch it while you can. Its a wonderful vacation.--Carolyn See

This is a well-crafted and rich book, product of a skilled and talented writer.--Maya Muir

A delightful, imaginary memoir of growing up in Hawaii in the 50s.--Harry Eagar

About the Author:

Kathleen Tyau grew up on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. She lives in Oregon.

About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0374189501
• ISBN 13: 9780374189501
• Binding: Hardcover