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Father Damien of Molokai

A century ago Hawaiian blood froze at the very name “Molokai.”Lepers waded through this surf to await death. —FROM THE DAMIEN MUSEUM, HONOLULU As a boy, I heard “leopard colony” and dreamed of joining him for a glimpse of the big cats with the terrifying skin. At night, in bed, I’d whisper “Da-mi-en of Mol-o-kai… Read More ›