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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Thank you; Mr. Kois.By G. leungMy first introduction to Hawaian culture was by way of the songs and hulas I learned from a halau. I fell in love with the beautiful dance moves to melodies and lyrics that celebrate an attention to and love of simpler elements of nature such as a flower; leis; a bird; a coconut tree; the moon; the stars; the sand; the ocean. Love of family; of children; of a woman; of a man; of a family home; of Hawaiian ways are celebrated. All from the heart. When I was taught a hula danced to "white sandy beach of Hawaii" by some hula friends; I was captivated by the voice; the lyrics and the melody of the song. After viewing the its official video in YouTube; I was introduced to this wonderful Hawaiian musician Iz. In a few words and in Iz way; he shared his soul regarding his losses of family members before he strummed his ukulele and sang. My heart sank when I found out a few clicks later; Iz already passed on close to 20 years ago; and at age 38. I suppose there is a timeless quality to the video; being shot on a Hawaiian white sandy beach with a Hawaiian singing and strumming a ukulele. This started my wanting to know much more about Iz. Then I bought your book; Mr. Kois. Btw; I did not know who sang over the rainbow/wonderful world. I just kinda liked the song before I learned bout Iz from "white sandy beach.."1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I doidnt want it to end...By Adam MilgateA wonderfully sympathetic (though never apologist) view of a remarkable Hawaiin musician. From street kid to philosophic music legend; Isreal never really hit the heights of fame until after his way-too-early death. However; the book shows unapologetically; where the roots of both Isreals music and his early death came from. Its a tragedy that we lost him so early; but his contribution; to music; especially Hawaiin music; is profound. A great read!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Facing Future - making IZ "Fo Reelz"By LindaThis book was an interesting view point about; IZ- The Good; The Bad; and yes; even the Ugly truth about the artist; the music; and his well-meaning friends of the time. While the author does come down on Executive Producer Jon De Mello and many of the sections seem almost verbatem from YouTube videos; scenes from DVDs available with and about IZ; as well as articles I have researched and purchased the information was enlightening. Some of the information offered was less than idealic about IZ and his struggles to do what he loved; eat; sing; and be surrounded by those he felt comfortable with. Like the story of The Velveteen Rabbit; this book helped make IZ "fo reelz" with me. The author does not shove IZ off the pedastal we fans have lifted him up to but rather it put him on the same ground as we all walk; stand; sit; and lay on. We all have our good and bad moments. We all lose sight of our ambitions just dealing with our day-to-day lives. I wish I could personally Thank all those wonderful people who made it possible for me to be so touched by IZs music. Because of them; the world is a better place. If you are a die-hard fan of Israel Kamakawiwoole. If you just found IZ; like me. If you crave to know more about the phenomenom that still is IZ; then this book is a must read.