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"Rima Morrell is to be applauded for bringing . . . to our attention: an ancient and holistic culture which is built on an unbroken tradition of accumulated human wisdom and which finds meaningfulness at all levels of our being. Dr. Morrell is uniquely able to bring academic rigour and wide knowledge of her subject to bear, yet her book is much more than dry scientific reportage of anthropological data . . . .when she leaves the work of other authors behind and describes her own direct experiences with the people and culture of Hawai'i her book really flowers. Surely this is the acme of anthropology: to take the experiences and lessons of research directly back to the people, so we can begin to remember the brightness that illuminates our lives."
Melvin Lonokaiolohia Kalahiki, Council of Hawaiian Organizations
Rima has seen the islands by sleeping under the stars. She has experienced them the way that few ever do.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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What Huna is really all about.,
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This review is from: The Sacred Power of Huna: Spirituality and Shamanism in Hawai'i: Spiritual Light in Hawaiian Shamanism (Paperback)
I borrowed this book from the local library, read it twice and have now purchased it. If you are interested in Huna - this is the book, if you are interested in Shamanism or a personal, spiritual search - this is the book.
Well written, beautifully researched and the inclusion of the author's own experiences pepper the information she offers with a deep, personal insight into how Huna has developed and where it is today. The beauty of this book lies not so much in style of writing but in the depth of information offered through the conscious use of language which is, of course, perfectly apt given the subject.
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Best book on huna,
By A R Reece (Sussex, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Sacred Power of Huna: Spirituality and Shamanism in Hawai'i: Spiritual Light in Hawaiian Shamanism (Paperback)
and the one I recommend. Dr. Morrell has the world's only Ph.D. in the subject and knows what she is talking about. I learned a lot.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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NOT Authentic Hawaiian Spirituality,
By Mele Malama "He Hawai'i au" (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Sacred Power of Huna: Spirituality and Shamanism in Hawai'i: Spiritual Light in Hawaiian Shamanism (Paperback)
Let me be clear: If you have learned Huna and it works for you, great. What Hawaiians take issue with is just the fact that anyone claims it is authentically Hawaiian in any way. It is absolutely not.
I have not read this book and do not intend to. It very well could hold some new age truths for some, but we Hawaiians have seen this kind of book before. Right off the bat, Hawai'i did not have shamans, and Huna is not Hawaiian. What Rima Morrell found in Hawai'i was an age old farce called Huna, fabricated decades ago by Max Freedom Long, a foreigner whose penchant for writing metaphysical novels allowed him to create one of the longest lasting lies in history. It has been perpetuated by others who put their own "secret" spin on the idea to sell books and classes from which they reap small fortunes. And therein lies yet another way any thinking person can identify the deceptive invention that is Huna: real Hawaiian kahuna do not charge money for their expertise. Further, if one is diligent and concerned about to where and who they hand the health of their spirit, one can read almost any authentic, truly academic book on Hawaiian spirituality (written by Hawaiians and/or contributed by them), even dig through myriad archives and speak with old, wise Hawaiian elders, and they will never hear of a practice called Huna. We Hawaiians have lived among and been taught through these resources. It is amazing to us that when a Hawaiian says that Huna is not Hawaiian, we are met with such defiance, resistance, and a refusal to believe. And yet, some of you will believe without proof and advocate the ravings of those not closely associated with our culture. Does this make sense to you?
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