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​Book Description

"... a genial well-observed book that insinuates itself into the affections." -- Christopher Moore, New Zealand Listener, 2 August 2014 

It’s December 1999, the cusp of a new millennium. The tiny Pacific Kingdom of Tonga will be first nation in the world to usher it in. 
Our narrator takes us there to see the sun set on the old and the dawn rise on the new. We discover much more. 

In a time and place of old customs we see the gentle advance of the new. This Pacific paradise is home to a diverse group of human beings at this unique time. Our journey through many human exchanges – quirky, funny, and sad – accompanied by quotes from Hindu scripture echoes through the millennia and asks us what it is to be human in these dark times. 
This book constantly entertains and delves beneath a fascinating surface to examine the quality of our age. 

Millennium—A Memoir is a novella-sized slice of life travelogue that evokes the work of Ernest Hemingway.

Where can you buy your copy of Millennium - A Memoir?
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For more on Peri Hoskins read his Meet the author feature here or visit his author website here

What next for Peri Hoskins?
Peri has a new book in the wings getting ready for release day. You will find all the release day news and events here at Rukia Publishing so stay tuned to Sarah Jane's blog.

Reader Reviews From Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars
​This memoir is well written and it offers a creative experience for readers who enjoy the mix combination of culture
By Jonathan on September 19, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
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A unique and deep view into the personal psyche of a man who rediscovers his cultural connection with his ancestors at the turn of the Millennium. This memoir is well written and it offers a creative experience for readers who enjoy the mix combination of culture, self-discovery and truth.

5.0 out of 5 stars
A refreshing read from a New Zealand author
By Imagine The Possibilities on September 3, 2015
Format: Paperback
Millennium: A Memoir

As a book club we have read, discussed and would now like to submit a review of the memoir Millennium by Peri Hoskins.
The first aspect that appealed to us was the artful use of language and a broad vocabulary which enhanced the descriptive narrative and brought the sights and sounds of his environment to life. Secondly the story is told in an individual unique way which helped us as readers connect with the deep rooted spiritual message being conveyed. The author is obviously a very thoughtful, kind-spirited man who is sensitive and understanding of life and it's complexities. These are rare qualities in today's society and it was refreshing to read a memoir written from this perspective.
We look forward to reading more from this author as we understand he has a new book in production.

5.0 out of 5 stars
​Spirtual and enlightening
By Rukia the Reader on September 2, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
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Spiritual and enlightening are the words that ring through my head as I ponder the message of this book after reading it. The cultural experience of Tonga is eloquently composed in a unique writing style which demonstrates the delicate yet driven soul of the author. The flow of the memoir is maintained at a steady pace enhanced by the use of narrative, dialogue and philosophical verse. I loved the drawings/illustrations at the chapter changes and found myself studying them as they too are captivating. A book that I know I could read again and would highly recommend to memoir readers.

5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful style!
By Sue on July 1, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition

I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I picked up this book, but I have to say it has left a deep impression on me. At the turn of the millennium, and a time of transition in the author's life, he goes to Tonga to see an old friend and celebrate the arrival of the New Year before the rest of the world. There is a large 'cast' of minor characters in the book, all, even in minute ways, influencing the story and each bursting into life with the author's deft descriptions.

The book is interspersed with short passages of Hindu writings describing the Age of Kali which find echoes in events in the book.
You get a real feeling of being inside the author's head throughout the book. Whether this has something to do with the fact that he wrote most of it in the present tense, I don't know, but it gives a sense of immediacy to his writing.
A highly recommended read.

5***** Review by Kate 'griz' Pill
Millennium: A Memoir is a thought-provoking examination of the human character, an honest look at its frailties and strengths. Set in Tonga, at the juncture between the old millennium and the new, the reader is taken on a philosophical journey of what it means to be human. Interspersed with teachings from ancient Hindu scripts that resonate with the action in the memoir, Hoskins has created a sensitively and very well written piece of work that strips away the surface layers of this microcosm of the world, simultaneously revealing both the gritty underbelly and, the raw promise of humanity as a whole. Hoskins holds no punches and it is this, combined with a style reminiscent of Steinbeck that leaves me eagerly awaiting his next offering. I love reading and find many books that I enjoy, but it is only occasionally that I come across a writer who weaves a story that finds a place in my heart. Millennium: A Memoir has done this.


5***** Review by Susan Joyce DuBosque
This beautifully written memoir tells the story of a sensitive man, with a broken heart, in search of his truth about human frailties, sexuality, ethnic differences, and his place in the universe.
A barrister-at-law, the author lives in his Maori ancestral homeland of Northland (Tai Tokerau), New Zealand and navigates between two worlds; modern and ancient—Western and Polynesian.
As the new millennium approaches, in the year 2000, he decides to visit an old friend living in Tonga and be present in the first place on earth to witness the rising of the sun. Reflections of his journey are interwoven with solemn predictions of ancient Hindu scriptures. Watching the light fade on the old millennium, he feels the connectedness of all the islands of Polynesia and reconnects with descendants of ancestors who stayed on in Tonga, and ponders whether the new millennium will be better, or just different.
A great read! Thought provoking.

Coming soon: 'East' by Peri Hoskins

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