

As the Sun Rises Over Diamond Head: The Life and Family of Curtis "Da Bull" Iaukea
Liane P.C. Iaukea shares the story and photos of her husband, Curtis "Da Bull" Iaukea, with reminisces of their life together. Also known as King Curtis, Iaukea was a professional wrestler whose career and presence spanned decades, time zones, international and local communities, and world events. His life was representative of a time in Hawaiʻi and abroad when the grit, determination, and celebrity of professional athletes and entertainers were gaining fandom and notoriety, not just in their own communities but around the globe. Coming from Hawaiʻi, he rose to wrestling stardom rapidly and was able to capture audiences with his theatrics and larger-than-life personality. Liane Iaukea shares their adventures from her perspective, and opens up the family's photos albums with pictures from Curtis's wrestling career, to his life with his family on their farm in Maui.
Liane Patrcia Carmen Iaukea
Softcover, 122pg.