Samoan Parables
Samoan Parables by Kenneth W. Smith, published by iUniverse in May 2007, is a 132-page exploration of cultural insights through the lens of a foreigner in Samoa. The author, identifying as a Palagi, reflects on his experiences and observations, emphasizing the unique perspective that comes from being an outsider. This work delves into the parables that illustrate the spiritual and religious truths found within Samoan culture, highlighting the interplay between tradition and modernity as the islands navigate the 21st century.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of the connections between the two Samoas—Western Samoa and American Samoa—and their shared philosophy of faith. The narrative presents a blend of fiction, folk tales, and mythology, offering insights into how these elements shape the cultural landscape. Through his reflections, Smith invites readers to consider the deeper meanings behind everyday events and the significance of cultural identity in a global context.
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The author was a Palagi in Samoa. He enjoys being a foreigner as, since his birth he has been a foreigner everywhere he has been. Palagi have the ability to see their own culture in relation to other cultures. True Palagi also look behind and beyond what is apparent to see how the present has developed.
The Samoas have plunged into the 21st Century and it is fascinating seeing the Parables that were apparent in Samoa. A parable is a person, place, thing or event that leads to often a religious or spiritual truth.
It is refreshing to see two countries, the country of Western Samoa and the territory of American Samoa, who take seriously their philosophy, “In God we Trust.” It made this palagi feel right at home.
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