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***My sister purchased this book on a trip to Hawai’i and I borrowed it to read.***

Madame Pele is a collection of stories, curated by Rick Carroll, that tell of encounters with the fiery goddess of the Hawaiian isles. Some encounters are benign, some are helpful, some akin to tales of phantom hitchhikers. Then there are the less merciful tales, the ones depicting the Lady’s wrath when stones, lava, or sand are taken. The stories are broken into four distinct sections. The first talks of encounters with Pele on the big island. The second section is of experiences on other islands. The third records tales of the hitchhiking goddess, and the last are stories regarding Pele’s treasured rocks.

Some of my favourite tales include The White Dog of Mauna Loa, about a white dog that appears before a volcanic eruption. The dog showed up around the observatory, and could be seen for days or weeks, always looking well-fed despite the lack of hunting opportunities. The first sightings were in 1959 and they continued til 1966. All attempts to befriend the dog or capture it failed. Was the dog merely a timely stray? Given the disappearance after 1966, one might assume so. However, a white dog is said to be one of Pele's companions.

A Red Jacket for Honey Girl is one of the hitchhiker tales. Eric and Pudge pick up a father and daughter traveling to Hilo. (Eric and Pudge had had a series of mishaps that led them to be driving to Hilo). The girl had a stylish red jacket that she kept mentioning how much she liked. Eric and Pudge left the pair at a gas station, as requested. After they left, they happened to notice the red jacket had been left behind. They went back to the gas station- they weren't far away, and there was no way the pair could have been picked up by friends yet- only to find the father and daughter had vanished. They continued on and met up with their own companions, only to find that the jacket was just the colour and style that the daughter of a local friend had been wanting. And it was a perfect fit! A present from Pele, something to be treasured indeed.

Next Time Listen to Uncle is one of those lessons against taking what's Pele's. Snickers, a student visiting Hawai’i, decided to take some of the beautiful olivine sand from the Green Sand Beach. This set off a whole series of unfortunate events ranging from injuries to an explosion of negative emotions to an ATV accident. Snickers returned the green sand to its proper place.

I was already a believer in the power of the goddess. Reading these tales of chance meetings with the Lady of Fire and Stone, and the recounting of misfortunes by removing what rightfully belongs to Pele only reaffirmed my own feelings. I treasure tales of the 'old’ gods, and the knowledge that they are still vibrant presences for those with the heart to see. Some, like the Lady of Fire, can reach even the doubters, and protect the land claimed as their own.

🎻🎻🎻🎻 Recommended for any interested in Hawaiian lore, Pele, goddess encounters, and the supernatural.
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PardaMustang | Jun 22, 2016 |
Hawaii stays with you. I just recently returned from my first trip there and I've been hit with withdrawal ever since. I really can't wait for my next trip back. To be honest, I really wouldn't mind moving back. I know, I know. So many people probably say the same thing. But there's something about the place that has stayed with me and I long to go back.

In the meantime, I've been obsessed with it and have been reading everything I can get my hands on. This book is full of essays from both travelers and people who live there. I liked reading many of the vignettes and could picture some of the places after my visit. It also whetted my appetite for all the places I have yet to see and things I have yet to experience.

Some of my favorites were:

Hawaii on the Wild Side
What an adventure! I would love to do this.

A Sea Worry
I don't think I'll ever be able to surf in my life, and subsequently get that thrill, the rush that surfers get. But, I still get chills imagining it and good writing really helps me feel it.

Infernal Paradise
Absolutely loved this story, by Barbara Kingsolver.
"Where does it go when it leaves us, the memory of beautiful strange things?"
"There are few enough places in the world that belong entirely to themselves. The human passion to carry all things everywhere, so that every place is home, seems well on its way to homogenizing our planet, save for the odd unreachable corner. Haleakala Crater is one of those corners."

Cliffhanger in Kaua'i
Another hike I'd love to do but am in no shape to try. Maybe one day!

Doing Battle with One Tough Plant
The importance of fighting non-native species and the problems they cause. Love how they just threw themselves into the work.

At the Bishop
This one was intriguing to me even though I'm a super-skeptic.

Honolulu Mamas
Cute!

Sail of a Lifetime
Aww-inducing.

Learning Curve
Short but sweet.

In My Father's Footsteps
Powerful and very emotional piece.

Pizza Night at the Pau Hana Inn
What a wonderful feeling of inclusion.

Beauty and the Beach
The last story, a fitting way to end the book.
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