A unique hardcover gift book celebrating the wonders and beauty of the Hawaiian ocean. Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, people honor a deep and ancient connection with kai—the ocean. In Hawai‘i the ocean’s gifts of beauty and inspiration are everywhere—from the shore break lapping at our feet to coral reefs building new life offshore, from the time-proven tools of native healers to the honu, the green sea turtle, waving aloha with the splash of a flipper. Kai: Ocean Wisdom from Hawai‘i, collects together stunning photography and inspirational insights from Islanders who love the ocean.

Author and ocean lover Renata Provenzano has gathered saltwater people from across the Islands—artists, healers, surfers, oceanographers, cultural practitioners and many others—each honoring the ocean as the primal source of creation, discovery, art, recreation, ecology and spirituality. Provenzano also contributes her own insights and thought-provoking questions: “What is our human relationship with the sea and what is our duty as human beings? Why do we feel so good after a dip in the ocean and how do our bodies benefit?” In the 120-page Kai, her observations are interwoven with contemporary quotes and traditional Hawaiian proverbs.

Author: Renata Provenzano
Hardcover w/ dustjacket
120 pp