{"product_id":"moving-to-big-island-hawaii-chisako-tousignant-9798281890427","title":"Moving to Big Island Hawaii: Life on the East Side","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot a postcard. Not a pipe dream. Just the truth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a book about how to ship your furniture to Hawai'i or find a moving company.\u003cbr\u003eIt's about something bigger: deciding if life on the Big Island is \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoving to Big Island Hawai'i: Life on the East Side\u003c\/b\u003e offers practical insight, personal stories, and straight-up advice for people thinking about leaving the mainland behind and starting fresh. If you're drawn to slower days, meaningful work, and the wild, untamed beauty of Hawai'i Island's east side, this book will help you think it through-clearly and honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the cool, misty hills of Waimea to the local rhythms of Hilo and the raw volcanic landscape of Volcano national park, this guide covers what it's really like to live here. You'll learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitting into the local community with respect and awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenting, building, or buying a home on a budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe realities (and rewards) of off-grid living and homesteading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to expect from island life-from cost to culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're just curious or already packing your bags, this is the book you need \u003ci\u003ebefore\u003c\/i\u003e you move. No sugarcoating. No sales pitch. Just the real story of what it means to live on the Big Island's east side-and why so many people who do can't imagine living anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chisako Tousignant,Dan Tousignant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798281890427\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Chisako Tousignant","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153988169983,"sku":"9798281890427","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ecf56447-0e55-4d3a-b86d-9618c8460d7b.jpg?v=1770787139","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/moving-to-big-island-hawaii-chisako-tousignant-9798281890427","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}