Daughter of Moloka'i

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I loved the 1st book, Molokai, so I hoped this sequel written over a decade and a half later would be just as great. Well, it turns out this book is just as wonderful as its predecessor. The first book is the story of Rachel Umagawa, who was sent to live on Molokai at the age of 6, when it was discovered she had leprosy, while this book is about her daughter, Ruth, who was taken away soon after her birth and then adopted to a Japanese couple, who moved later to California. The book covers about 50 years and covers in more detail the reunion of Ruth and Rachel


I'm not sure which book I enjoyed more. The 1st book covered much that I did not know of at all, while this book covers the time period of the 1920s through 1970. Both were very informative and well-written and I recommend both books highly. Although you do not have to read Molokai to enjoy Daughter of Molokai, I'd recommend reading the first one for a better understanding of leprosy (Hansen's Disease) and the history of Rachel. 5 stars!