How Long to Read The 5th of July

How Long Does it Take to Read The 5th of July?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read The 5th of July by R.K. Lindsey Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Robert K. Lindsey is a keiki o ka ‘âina, a child of the land, born in Hilo on the biggest Hawaiian island, and raised in Waimea at the foothills of the Kohala mountains. Waimea was a quiet and quaint paniolo (cattle) town when he was growing up there, and Parker Ranch was the foundation of the community. And though the place has changed across time, its beauty still abounds. Lindsey says he “suffers from island fever, and I’m glad I do. Mark Twain described Hawai‘i as ‘the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.’ Twain is one reason I’ve never ventured far from home. He convinced me early on that all I need is right here. I’m stuck to this rock called Hawai‘i forever.” In his work life, Lindsey has strived to serve the interests of his lâhui (people) to the best of his abilities, first as a social worker with the Family Court of the Third Circuit, then as a park ranger with the National Park Service at Pu‘ukoholâ Heiau National Historic Site. He also served as the land assets director—Hawai‘i Island with Kamehameha Schools (1994–2004)—and is currently a trustee with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (2005–2013). He is also a Hawaiian Home Lands lessee (1986–2085). Lindsey believes that “as Hawaiian Americans living in a globalized world, for the sake of Mother Earth and our children, the pono (right) thing for us to do is to let bygones be bygones and to forgive but not forget the sins of yesteryears that were committed against us. We must live joyously in the moment and look with hope and optimism to the future . . . It’s said ‘the one constant in life is change.’ One of the lesser fictionalized characters in The 5th of July is Abigail Hathaway McMoore. Her takeaway lesson for us is this: for the sake of our children and the children of the world, we should not be bitter toward change but embrace it, be its advocate, not its victim; its champion, not tormentor; its friend, not adversary. As a contemporary Hawaiian, I subscribe to that philosophy.” The 5th of July is Lindsey’s second book. His first title, Latitude 20.04°N Longitude 155.71°W was published in 2013.

How long is The 5th of July?

The 5th of July by R.K. Lindsey Jr. is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The 5th of July Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read The 5th of July aloud.

What Reading Level is The 5th of July?

The 5th of July is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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Where Can I Buy The 5th of July?

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