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Pineapple Sam
is the character that embodies the life
and stories of Ismael Tabalno
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Hijacked Luxury Limo
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Sam’s day starts out as yet another business trip stuck in a hotel. This seemingly normal night turns into a wild ride. This story proves that the world can change in a moment. Sam climbs into a limo, moments later he is in a fight for his life.
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Kauai Hitchhikers Exploring US
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Tourists and honeymooners flock to Hawaii by the thousands each year. Pineapple Sam wants to travel in the other direction and find out for himself what adventures lay beyond the coast of his paradise home in Hawaii. Following his dreams, he heads for the U.S. mainland. Sam makes countless friends along the way of his eye-opening, cross-country journey, but he also learns many hard lessons.
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Gardens of Sugar and Pineapples
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Pineapple Sam was only one of two children in his family born in Hawaii. His mother labored long with him and they both struggled to live. This story takes you on the roller coaster of emotions that brought him into the world. He works hard and he plays hard. While his ingenuity and ability to take action is inspiring, Pineapple Sam also gets into his fair share of trouble. Teen boys are always going to find some sort of trouble to get into and Sam is no different. Let this story inspire you with the courage of a family seeking a new life while giving you a good laugh as you are taken back to your own hijinks as a kid.
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Local Boy and Tourist
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Hijinks and young love are almost more than Pineapple Sam can handle. This book takes you on a teenager’s journey of playing pranks, hiding trouble from your dad, and the nervousness that comes with falling in love.
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Killing Peace
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Pineapple Sam left the surf and sand on Kauai for the war riddled jungle of Vietnam. Only day dreams of life and love on the beach are able to offer comfort among the blood and destruction of war. There’s no holding back in this raw look into the life and thoughts of a Marine during the Vietnam “conflict”. Open the pages to Killing Peace and be prepared for a 100% authentic look into the mind and life of a highly trained Marine. It’s the life of Pineapple Sam.
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Welcome To the Fields of Pineapple Sam Hawaii-- Limited Summer SPECIALS!

Pineapple Sam grew up on the shores of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands and later ventured outward in the world to embark on many fascinating adventures.

Pineapple Sam loved to “talk story” as they say on the islands and decided to write his stories. Now many of his friends, family, and readers like you, can share in his adventures.

The protagonist, brought to life by the character of Pineapple Sam, drives the reader to explore his own narrative through his witty and humorous take on some of the most important events in his life. It allows each reader to take a closer look at the past generation and how the events in the past affected the current setting. Be prepared for a 100% authentic look into the mind and first-hand life of Pineapple Sam. 

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Pamela Brown
Truly enjoyable tales of growing up on Kauai when things were simpler. Sam shows you pictures with his words of what Kauai was like, and with his dialog, puts you right in the room (or on the mattress on the floor or in the stolen boat) with him and his buddies. He writes with warmth, humor and fondness for the island where he grew up.