Accurate and Interesting
We lived in Micronesia (Pohnpei and Guam) during the time the book was written and published, in the 1990\'s, and I found it a good treatment of the region. Everyone knows about Polynesia, some know about Melanesia but hardly anyone knows about Micronesia. This book makes up for that. Kluge\'s story makes the Western Pacific islands a real place with real people who had real stories and real lives. While I may not agree with all of the author\'s ideas, opinions and perspectives, Edge of Paradise is an honest and informative work of a vibrant, colorful and authentic part of the world. It was more interesting to me because I knew of or was acquainted with many of the people named in the book. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a non-academic (non-boring) "feel" for the Micronesian islands and in fact have used it just that way for my friends and family "back home".
We lived in Micronesia (Pohnpei and Guam) during the time the book was written and published, in the 1990\'s, and I found it a good treatment of the region. Everyone knows about Polynesia, some know about Melanesia but hardly anyone knows about Micronesia. This book makes up for that. Kluge\'s story makes the Western Pacific islands a real place with real people who had real stories and real lives. While I may not agree with all of the author\'s ideas, opinions and perspectives, Edge of Paradise is an honest and informative work of a vibrant, colorful and authentic part of the world. It was more interesting to me because I knew of or was acquainted with many of the people named in the book. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a non-academic (non-boring) "feel" for the Micronesian islands and in fact have used it just that way for my friends and family "back home".
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Diving Micronesia (Aqua Quest Diving Series) by Eric Hanauer
Divers are heading for the Pacific in record numbers and Micronesia, with its tremendous variety and World War II history, is a top destination. This illustrated guide covers the best dive sites in Guam, the Marianas, Yap, Palau, Truk, Pohnpei, Kowrae and the Marshalls. The regions marine life, history and customs are also discussed.
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