DUKE KAHANAMOKU - A GREAT HAWAIIAN

Bess Press has published the second book by Sandra Kimberley Hall about Hawai'i 's Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku. Known as the Father of International Modern Surfing and remembered for his Olympic medals, Kahanamoku remains a legend. In a moving tribute filled with photos of Duke, Hall tells how Duke remained true to his core values throughout his long life of great successes and many challenges.

Sandra Kimberley Hall grew up at the famous Australian beach where Duke Kahanamoku taught Aussies how to ride waves. She fortuitously arrived in Hawaii during Duke's centennial and statue unveiling, and launched a new career as a freelance writer. She has written dozens of articles for airline and surfing magazines, and newspapers about Duke, surfing history, and Himalayan adventure travel. She is the author of Memories of Duke: The Legend Comes To Life ( Bess Press , 1995).

Bess Press , celebrating 25 years of independent publishing is located in Honolulu , Hawai'i and publishes trade titles about Pacific-related topics in the following categories: children's literature, cookbooks, humor, sports, languages, reference books, and guidebooks.

Review copies and digital images are available from Bess Press: info@besspress.com , (808) 734-7159, ext. 21.

ISBN 1-57306-230-8, 120 pages, $10.95