{"product_id":"9780982169803","title":"Ben: A Memoir, from Street Kid to Governor","description":"A biography of Benjamin J. Cayetano, Hawai'i's governor from 1994 to 2002. From a hardscrabble childhood in the tough neighborhoods of Kalihi to his two terms at Washington Place, Cayetano's story offers a riveting look at Hawaii yesterday and today: ethnic voting, Hawaiian sovereignty, Bishop Estate, the drama of 9-11 and the back-room maneuverings of politicians and business leaders. Here is a rare glimpse behind the scenes, an unflinching memoir with no punches pulled, told with warmth and candor in his own words. A fascinating look at Hawaii politics and the life of a remarkable man.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...one of the most important books ever written on Hawaii politics\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—David Shapiro, \u003ci\u003eThe Honolulu Advertiser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Cayetano explains the intricacies and convolutions of Hawaii politics better than anyone ever has. Must reading for understanding how government in the Aloha State really works.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Political consultant Joseph Napolitan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watermark Publishing, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034613825776,"sku":"9780982169803","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780982169803_p0.jpg?v=1763874211","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780982169803","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}