Pihana was born smiling — and born to hear the voices of nature and all her beings. As legends stir and storms test his courage, he’s guided by animals, elders, and the living pulse of the earth toward the man he is destined to become.
A Perfect Wave is a radiant coming-of-age set in old Hawaiʻi, where adventure, aloha, and the unseen current of life flow as one.
Pihana was born smiling — and born to hear the voices of nature and all her beings. As legends stir and storms test his courage, he’s guided by animals, elders, and the living pulse of the earth toward the man he is destined to become.
A Perfect Wave is a radiant coming-of-age set in old Hawaiʻi, where adventure, aloha, and the unseen current of life flow as one.
Advanced Praise by Dr. Richard Stevens
“Prepare for a “magical mystery tour” of the disappeared world of a child’s ancient Hawai’i, and the way that world still exists in Hawaiian myth and legend in those keiki o ka ‘āina (“children of the land”) like the author, Brent Humble, and in the continuing renaissance of Hawaiian culture.
A Perfect Wave will take you for an unforgettable ride, into the wonder-filled world of the magical child Pihana, the glorious forested uplands of Wao Akua (“Realm of the Gods”), and the equally god- and goddess-inhabited sea. For those who love Hawai’i, its nature, deep history, and aloha-driven culture, and what one (adult or child) can learn from the story of a youth navigating life’s ups and downs while staying true to himself and his deeper connections, A Perfect Wave is a perfect read.”
— Dr. Richard Stevens
Author of Storyland: Nature and the Supernatural on a Journey from War to Peace,
Trail to Redemption: Love and War in Vietnam, and other books.
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Each amazing charity foundation receives equal amounts of 100% of the author’s proceeds.
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Hawai‘i Nature Center
Hawai‘i Nature Center seeks to foster awareness, appreciation, understanding and stewardship of Hawai‘i’s environment by educating children with an interactive and immersive approach.
The Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama
The Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama was founded by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and aims to promote basic human values, mutual understanding among religions, peace and non-violence and the protection of the environment. It helps to preserve the unique Tibetan culture and supports the Tibetan people, but also other people in need, regardless of nationality, religion and origin.
Hawaii Island Humane Society
The mission of Hawaii Island Humane Society is to prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the bond between humans and animals.
Brent Humble is a Hawaiian-born writer, photographer, and film maker whose work celebrates the sacred connection between humanity and the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the islands’ rich tradition of storytelling, his writing blends myth, spirit, and science into tales that speak to both heart and soul.
With a lifelong curiosity about the world, Brent channels the rhythms of nature into his prose, capturing the essence of compassion, unity, and balance.
A Perfect Wave is his debut novel, and a timeless fable that honors the stories of old Hawai’i while inviting readers everywhere to rediscover their own connections to our living earth.
About the Author
Brent Humble is a Hawaiian-born writer, photographer, and film maker whose work celebrates the sacred connection between humanity and the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the islands’ rich tradition of storytelling, his writing blends myth, spirit, and science into tales that speak to both heart and soul.
With a lifelong curiosity about the world, Brent channels the rhythms of nature into his prose, capturing the essence of compassion, unity, and balance.
A Perfect Wave is his debut novel, and a timeless fable that honors the stories of old Hawai’i while inviting readers everywhere to rediscover their own connections to our living earth.