BY ZORAH BURRESS / Kalamalama Staff
Are you looking for an opportunity to explore Hawaii’s rich history and cultural traditions?
Join acclaimed author Jessica Machado as she reads from her deeply moving memoir, “Local.” She shares her story of life in Hawaii and journey toward becoming a renowned author.
Don’t miss this unique chance to learn more on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 12:15 p.m. in WP6-303 at Hawaii Pacific University’s Waterfront Plaza Campus.
In the past, Jessica has been an editor for Vox, The Daily Dot, and Rolling Stone. She is currently an editor for NBC News. Born and raised in Hawaii, her work has been published in the Washington Post, BuzzFeed, Vice, and Elle.
This book, according to Good Reads, is “a powerful, lush memoir about a Hawaiian woman who ran away from paradise to discover who she is and where she belongs.”
Machado takes you through her journey of moving away from her home in Hawaii in search of independence.
She moves to Los Angeles, convinced she can define herself by leaving behind her complicated family and escaping her mother’s ill health and uses a reckless downward spiral to escape her isolation, as her dying mother ends up following her.
Attending Machado’s reading is an opportunity to learn more about Hawaii’s history and traditions. By hearing stories from a local perspective, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the culture that makes Hawaii so unique.
As Machado shares her experiences, those in attendance will also gain insight into the reality of Hawaiian culture and the journey of independence.
In addition, this free event will be serving pizza, so don’t miss out!
