Notes from Nowhere: The Mutual Nation of Hawaii

by C.D. Damitio

Harold Haggins, a middle-aged socialist living in Honolulu, Hawaii falls asleep at the dawn of the pandemic in 2020 and wakes up nearly three-hundred years later in the future world of The Mutual Nation of Hawaii. Harold explores this new world, makes new friends, and learns the history that led to our world becoming something very different. In the process, our current ideas, systems, and ideologies are examined and looked at by both Harold and the people he meets in the future.

160 pages, Paperback

Published December 18, 2022

About the author

Author also writes as Vago Damitio and Christopher Damitio


Tapping into his eclectic adventures exploring the physical world, mystical philosophy, and other planes of experience, CD Damitio weaves tales spanning the spectrum of life. Like the storytellers of old, his narratives transport readers into diverse landscapes of the imagination.

Reviews

[Linda Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughtful, Imaginative, and Surprisingly Insightful

Notes from Nowhere is a short but meaningful read that blends time travel with social reflection in a way that feels fresh and engaging. Harold waking up three hundred years in the future opens the door to a version of Hawaii that is both imaginative and thought-provoking.

I enjoyed how the book uses Harold’s perspective to explore new ideas, new systems, and a completely different way of living. The people he meets in the future help highlight the flaws and strengths of our own world without feeling preachy or heavy-handed. The story moves smoothly and offers a hopeful, curious look at what society could become.

It is a creative and reflective little journey that leaves you thinking long after you close the book.