Written in the Sky
February 16th, 2011 by 
Jsohnel Pacarro
Written in the Sky
After the passing of his grandmother, a teenage Hawaiian boy is left to fend for himself in the wilds of Ala Moana Beach Park among the swath of tourists, joggers and fellow homeless. Even though his situation is dire he tries to keep an optimistic attitude, buoyed by dreams of his grandmother and the many unique personalities he comes across. Through these fateful encounters, the boy engages on a path to answer questions about his family’s past and his own spiritual identity.
About the Author
Matthew Kaopio began his career as a mouth-brush artist and writer while going through rehabilitation after a 1994 diving accident that left him quadriplegic. His first book, Hawaiian Family Legends, married the ancient Hawaiian tradition of oral storytelling with the modern art form of painting.
Written in the Sky is based on his experiences while spending time in Ala Moana Park during his early days of rehabilitation.
As an added note, Matthew is still writing books and painting. Hawaiian Family Album, his third book was published in 2008.
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