Dear Moko
Dear Moko
Dear Moko
New beginnings, the cycles of life, and the strength found within community and self—these are but a few of the themes explored in this elegant prose. The whakataukī and whakatauakī selected by Dr Elder carry timeless messages that extend beyond cultural boundaries, offering lessons on resilience, love, and hope.
For example, the proverb "Puanga kai rau" refers to Puanga, the star that heralds a time of abundance and new ventures. Such sayings help readers of all ages to navigate life's challenges by shifting their perspectives and embracing an enduring wisdom that has been passed down through generations.
Every story in Dear Moko has the potential to evoke a range of emotions. Some tales will make you smile and laugh out loud, providing moments of joy and levity. Others will invite you to reflect deeply, offering solace and new ways to approach life's difficulties.
The timeless words encapsulated in this book are not merely to be read; they are to be lived by. They inspire generations to come with core values such as manaakitanga (love for each other), kaitiakitanga (respect for our planet), whanaungatanga (community and connectivity), and tino rangatiratanga (self-determination).
By weaving these principles into the very fabric of her stories, Dr Elder ensures that Dear Moko is more than just a book—it is a guide to living a rich, connected, and purposeful life. It is destined to be embraced by every whānau (family), becoming a beloved heirloom that imparts wisdom and encouragement to all who read it.
Dear Moko is not only a heartfelt exploration of Māori proverbs but also a universal guide to finding strength and inspiration within one's heritage and community. It is a must-read for anyone seeking wisdom and solace in the modern world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776953417
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 October 2024
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 1.0mm
Width: 1.0mm
Height: 1.0mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Ko Parengarenga te moana, Parengarenga is my ocean. Ko Tawhitirahi te maunga, Tawhitirahi is my mountain. Ko Awapoka te awa, Awapoka is my river. Ko Kurahaupo te waka, Kurahaupo is my ancestral canoe. Ko Potahi raua ko Te Reo Mihi oku marae, Potahi and Te Reo Mihi are my traditional meeting places. Ko Te Aupouri, ko Ngati Kurī, ko Te Rarawa, ko Ngapuhi nui tonu oku iwi, My tribes are Te Aupouri, Ngati Kurī, Te Rarawa and Ngapuhi. Ko Hinemoa taku ingoa, my name is Hinemoa. Dr Hinemoa Elder is of Ngati Kurī, Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri and Ngapuhi descent and the mother of two adult children.She has lived on Te Motu Arai Roa, Waiheke Island for more than 20 years, and is the author of New Zealand's best-selling local non-fiction book of 2021, Aroha - Maori Wisdom for a Contented Life Lived in Harmony with Our Planet. She is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who works at Starship Hospital's Child & Family and Mother & Baby Units and various community clinics. Hinemoa also provides youth forensic court reports and neuropsychiatric assessment and treatment of traumatic brain injury in private practice. She is a deputy psychiatry member of the New Zealand Mental Health Review Tribunal. In 2019, Hinemoa was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to psychiatry and Maori. You can also find her on Instagram and Tiktok @drhinemoa.
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