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Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero Hardcover – October 1, 2002

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Eddie Would Go is the only biography of one of Hawaii’s greatest heroes. A shy and humble man by nature, Eddie Aikau became larger than life in the ocean. As a surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as a lifeguard, he saved hundreds of lives from the North Shore’s treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save his fellow sailors aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule'a. But more than a biography of a courageous waterman, Stuart Coleman’s Eddie Would Go also tells the story of modern Hawaii and Eddie’s role in the Hawaiian Renaissance during the 1970’s. The book is based on numerous interviews with his family, friends and many of Hawaii’s leading watermen and scholars. Coleman weaves together their memories in an exciting and informative story. By exploring his legendary life and legacy, this book will show why Eddie has become such an enduring icon in Hawaii and the surfing world.
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    271 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    MindRaising Press
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2002
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    097062137X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0970621375
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"Eddie Aikau was a real Hawaiian hero. In the end, his story is about hope and healing." -- Interview with Nainoa Thompson, Navigator, Polynesian Voyaging Society

"It's amazing the impact Eddie had on the surfing world and Hawaii." -- Interview with Kelly Slater, World Champion Surfer

"We always knew Eddie would go. Now, thanks to Stuart Coleman s compelling biography, we know why." -- Interview with Jesse Kornbluth, Editorial Dir., America Online

About the Author

The son of a preacher, Stuart Holmes Coleman was baptized in the small waves of Charleston, SC. While in graduate school at American University, he served as the Writer-in-Residence at St. Alban’s School in Washington, DC. In 1993, Coleman moved to Hawaii to pursue his passions for teaching, writing and surfing. He taught at Punahou and Iolani Schools before becoming an educational director at College Connections Hawaii. His articles and poems have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Associated Press, The Washington Post, USA Today, Charleston Magazine, The Atlanta Review, The Hawaii Review and Honolulu Magazine. Eddie Would Go is his first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MindRaising Press; First Edition (October 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 097062137X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0970621375
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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The story of Eddie Aikau, the Hawaiian surfing hero is a legend that must be told. And nobody could research and bring Eddie back to life better than Stuart Coleman. For anyone who loves Hawaiian history, surfing, sailing, the sea or just a good story about heroism, Eddie Would Go is a real page turner. As I was reading the book, I really felt like I got to know Eddie and his family and it brought me back to the time when surfing was just becoming known as a sport and the vision of voyaging on the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule'a was just born. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book on a recent sailing trip and read a chapter in the exact spot in the ocean near Molokai where Eddie gave his life to save his crewmates. I highly recommend Stuart Coleman's telling of the story of Eddie Would Go.
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JONATHAN PRISH
5.0 out of 5 stars so excited about this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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thru surfing i heard so muvh about this guy over a decade ago finally reading about him at 50
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie Would Go
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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Lifetime of one of the original watermen on the North Shore.
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Melody Henriksen Highman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2023
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If you are connected to Hawaii and its culture, you'll love this true and amazing story. I purchased it for gifts for both my son and my husband. We all loved it.
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Kim Hegan Film maker
4.0 out of 5 stars Via a well told story of the life and death of the most famous surfers in the world, Eddie Aikau
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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Although dressed as a dramatic tale of a young heroic Hawaiin surfer's life and death , this is so much more...I didn't realise that Hawaiian waterman, Eddie Aikau, through the life he lived, encapsulated the typical Hawaiian's lifestyle. I discovered surfing as a distraction, that developed into a life-long passion, however Hawaiians are born into that life and no wonder they love the life they live..
Ask any Haole (non Hawaiin) surfer about surfing and he/she will express the almost addictive nature of surfing...
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R. Briggs
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2023
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Read the book after watching The Eddie Surf Contest on the North Shore of Oahu. Very interesting and engaging book. Highly recommend it for anyone to enjoy a great read and learn more about Hawaiian history and culture.
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Marcus/Machelle Stotts
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
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This book is very well written. A gripping true story about legendary Hawaiian waterman Eddie Aikau. The author made me feel like I knew Eddie before I even finished the book. I couldn’t put it down!
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Scotty Mon
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
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Excellent! Extremely well written and not just about Eddie and the rest of the Aikau family. Great history of Hawaiian culture and Ohana (family) & early big wave surfing pioneers. Highly recommended and I'm giving this book to my surfing pals as birthday presents. When you are reading this book, it feels like you are watching a video. Most of all, the book makes you feel like you know and have the utmost respect for Eddie. I went out and bought "Eddie Would Go" and especially "Eddie Went" decals for my truck. Says it all!
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Gregory Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and inspiring story compellingly told
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
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The story of Eddie Aikau, the Hawaiian surfing hero is a legend that must be told. And nobody could research and bring Eddie back to life better than Stuart Coleman. For anyone who loves Hawaiian history, surfing, sailing, the sea or just a good story about heroism, Eddie Would Go is a real page turner. As I was reading the book, I really felt like I got to know Eddie and his family and it brought me back to the time when surfing was just becoming known as a sport and the vision of voyaging on the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule'a was just born. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book on a recent sailing trip and read a chapter in the exact spot in the ocean near Molokai where Eddie gave his life to save his crewmates. I highly recommend Stuart Coleman's telling of the story of Eddie Would Go.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and inspiring story compellingly told
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
The story of Eddie Aikau, the Hawaiian surfing hero is a legend that must be told. And nobody could research and bring Eddie back to life better than Stuart Coleman. For anyone who loves Hawaiian history, surfing, sailing, the sea or just a good story about heroism, Eddie Would Go is a real page turner. As I was reading the book, I really felt like I got to know Eddie and his family and it brought me back to the time when surfing was just becoming known as a sport and the vision of voyaging on the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule'a was just born. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book on a recent sailing trip and read a chapter in the exact spot in the ocean near Molokai where Eddie gave his life to save his crewmates. I highly recommend Stuart Coleman's telling of the story of Eddie Would Go.
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Maksim
5.0 out of 5 stars Story of a true Hawaiian surfer
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2022
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I was able to re-live the story while reading it. Great biography of Eddie Aikau. Anyone that is looking for some Aloha in their life should have a read.
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alessandro
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible storylife of a wonderful man
Reviewed in Italy on October 9, 2021
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Everyone should aware of the beatiful story, life and legacy of Eddie Aikau
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mr K Hamill
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2017
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excellent read, eddie really is a legend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
Reviewed in France on October 21, 2015
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Le livre d'une legende...
format sympa et excellente qualité, je recommande à fond pour les passionnés de culture surf... qui parlent anglais biensur !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2020
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Excellent non fiction book. Real insights on the good old times of Hawiian people, and history of surfing in Hawaii.
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