Between Two Worlds: A Complete Guide to Lānai'i & Moloka'i

By Stephen Peridore

The Defiant Islands offers a profound analysis of Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi, two islands that represent the 'hidden souls' of Hawaiʻi. While the world sees an umbrella-drink paradise, this manuscript uncovers a history of extreme transformation and radical resistance. It traces the journey from the geological birth of the islands to the disruptive Great Māhele of 1848, which paved the way for industrial pineapple empires. The book contrasts Lānaʻi-which transitioned from a corporate plantation to a billionaire-owned luxury retreat-with Molokaʻi, a community that successfully fought off resort development to preserve its indigenous soul. Through the lens of 'Aloha ʻĀina, ' the text explores ancient engineering, the sacred origins of hula, and the tragic isolation of Kalaupapa. It serves as both a historical record and a modern blueprint for community sovereignty, asking what is truly worth preserving when global capital and ancient tradition collide

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H2V39Q4P
• ISBN13: 9798198413139
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"