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Book Synopsis: Tom Coffman’s portrait of Edward Nakamura is both insightful biography and engrossing political history. The arc of the story may sound familiar (the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the GI Bill, Statehood), but it is strewn with surprise, resulting from Nakamura’s unshakable creed and unique angle of vision.
Translating the political gains of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Nakamura played a central role—unpublicized—in devising arguably the most progressive program of legislation in an American state: universal health care, temporary disability insurance, collective bargaining rights for public workers, and more—all of which forever changed the Hawai‘i worker’s landscape.
Vaulted from relative anonymity onto the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, Nakamura was acclaimed for his powerful intellect, his writing, and, most of all, his iron will and integrity. In retirement, he became a dissenting moral force. He fought mismanagement in the State Retirement System, helped to block a highly controversial Supreme Court appointment, and agitated for separating the high court from the Bishop Estate.
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Are you ready to dive into the captivating life and extraordinary accomplishments of Edward H. Nakamura? Tom Coffman's biography, "I Respectfully Dissent," takes you on a journey through Nakamura's inspiring story. From his involvement with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to his instrumental role in shaping progressive legislation, Nakamura's life is one of courage and resilience.
Discover the untold aspects of Nakamura's legacy as you delve into his unpublicized contributions to universal health care, temporary disability insurance, collective bargaining rights, and more. His unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Hawai‘i workers forever changed the landscape of the state. It's through his unique angle of vision and unshakable creed that Nakamura was able to achieve such remarkable accomplishments.
Nakamura's intellect, writing prowess, and iron will are celebrated throughout the book. As you read, you'll be captivated by his powerful presence and integrity. Even in retirement, Nakamura continued to fight for justice, using his influence to expose mismanagement, advocate for fair appointments, and push for necessary institutional changes.
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