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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.39 — 1,006,324 ratings — published 2010
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Life of Pi Life of Pi (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.94 — 1,767,300 ratings — published 2001
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Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.24 — 7,554 ratings — published 2019
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Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 21 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.23 — 25,526 ratings — published 1957
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Kon-Tiki Kon-Tiki (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.16 — 25,393 ratings — published 1948
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The Pacific The Pacific (Hardcover)
by (shelved 19 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.15 — 14,460 ratings — published 2009
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The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,730 ratings — published 1992
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The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.87 — 26,715 ratings — published 2003
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.07 — 875,663 ratings — published 2012
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Tales of the South Pacific Tales of the South Pacific (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.04 — 16,749 ratings — published 1947
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Hawaii Hawaii (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.22 — 82,014 ratings — published 1959
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Pacific: The Ocean of the Future Pacific: The Ocean of the Future (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,100 ratings — published 2015
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Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.51 — 10,100 ratings — published 2003
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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,205,353 ratings — published 1996
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The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944 (The Pacific War Trilogy, 2) The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944 (The Pacific War Trilogy, 2)
by (shelved 13 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.62 — 7,309 ratings — published 2015
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With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.50 — 48,745 ratings — published 1981
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.17 — 120,654 ratings — published 2000
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Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45 Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.28 — 5,264 ratings — published 2007
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State of Fear State of Fear (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.71 — 92,505 ratings — published 2004
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Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942 Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942 (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.61 — 10,460 ratings — published 2011
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Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.05 — 10,594 ratings — published 2002
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Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Lost in Shangri-la: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.87 — 47,057 ratings — published 2011
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Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.56 — 6,120 ratings — published 1846
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Goodbye, Darkness: A Memoir of the Pacific War Goodbye, Darkness: A Memoir of the Pacific War (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.20 — 6,566 ratings — published 1980
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Mister Pip Mister Pip (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.68 — 24,287 ratings — published 2006
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The Curse of Lono The Curse of Lono (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.92 — 6,283 ratings — published 1983
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Moloka'i (Moloka'i, #1) Moloka'i (Moloka'i, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.20 — 141,748 ratings — published 2003
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Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific Voyagers: The Settlement of the Pacific (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.54 — 422 ratings — published
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Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.76 — 5,258 ratings — published 2020
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The Whale Rider The Whale Rider (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.85 — 12,763 ratings — published 1987
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Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1) Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1)
by (shelved 8 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.53 — 34,330 ratings — published 2009
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The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.46 — 22,869 ratings — published 2024
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Clash of the Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II Clash of the Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.08 — 631 ratings — published 2005
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The Naked and the Dead The Naked and the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.95 — 26,633 ratings — published 1948
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Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.55 — 3,240 ratings — published 1928
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Leaves of the Banyan Tree Leaves of the Banyan Tree (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.96 — 279 ratings — published 1979
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Tupaia: Captain Cook's Polynesian Navigator Tupaia: Captain Cook's Polynesian Navigator (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.25 — 202 ratings — published 2010
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The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 (ebook)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.48 — 2,455 ratings — published 2016
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The Rising Sun: The Decline & Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-45 The Rising Sun: The Decline & Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-45 (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.30 — 6,248 ratings — published 1970
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Rascals in Paradise: Turbulent Adventures and Bold Courage on the South Seas Rascals in Paradise: Turbulent Adventures and Bold Courage on the South Seas (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.79 — 539 ratings — published 1957
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Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.49 — 3,792 ratings — published 2005
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Day of Infamy Day of Infamy (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.12 — 4,932 ratings — published 1957
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The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty The Bounty: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Bounty (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.95 — 5,425 ratings — published 2003
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Lost Paradise Lost Paradise (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.77 — 512 ratings — published 2008
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The Bone People The Bone People (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.03 — 24,267 ratings — published 1984
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Playground Playground (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as pacific)
avg rating 4.14 — 48,390 ratings — published 2024
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Pacific Worlds: A History of Seas, Peoples, and Cultures Pacific Worlds: A History of Seas, Peoples, and Cultures (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.90 — 97 ratings — published 2012
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Islanders: The Pacific in the Age of Empire Islanders: The Pacific in the Age of Empire (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.40 — 53 ratings — published 2010
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Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as pacific)
avg rating 3.70 — 3,245,844 ratings — published 1954
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“Climate change is well underway in Hawaii!”
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Henry Kissinger
“The leaders on both sides of the Pacific have an obligation to establish a tradition of consultation and mutual respect so that, for their successors, jointly building a shared world order becomes an expression of parallel national aspirations.”
Henry Kissinger, On China

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