Sara Kehaulani Goo's memoir 'Kuleana' narrates her family's struggle to retain their ancestral land in Maui, which was granted by King Kamehameha III in 1848. After a shocking 500% increase in property taxes threatened the family's ownership, Goo embarked on a personal journey to reconnect with her heritage and family. The book, blending memoir and reportage, tackles themes of Hawaiian identity, cultural significance, and the urgency of preserving family legacy amidst changing times. Goo's reflections emphasize the deep connections to land that transcend monetary value, emphasizing familial ties and cultural identity.
And for the most part, this land has remained exactly as it was some 175 years ago. Raw, undeveloped, wild.
All I knew was, I didn't want to be the last one whose name was on this ledger. There was too much at stake.
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