‘Books Are Delightful Society’

By Leslie Lang February 10, 2011 August 6, 2017

“Books are delightful society. If you go into a room and find it full of books, even without taking them from the shelves they seem to speak to you, to bid you welcome.” – William Ewart Gladstone

I’m only halfway through, but I just want to say, you are amazing! I had done a drop of research to be sure there’d be enough info out there for you. But I’m amazed at all that you found. This is such a fun article. – Rasa Fournier, Content Marketing Editor, Bank of Hawaii

Your piece is just excellent! Very well researched and presented in a clear, concise way. You’ve hit our tone just right. Nicely done! – Christine Moore, Senior Digital Content Strategist, Healthgrades

I hired Leslie as our Honolulu local expert for a travel-related project for one of the world’s largest tech companies. For her professionalism, her creativity and the depth and the breadth of her local knowledge she is second-to-none, and I would recommend her without hesitation. – Matt Chesterton, Project Manager at EnVeritas Group (EVG)

I’ve really enjoyed working with Leslie Lang. Her writing has been so spot-on for us that the final products and what she delivers as ‘first drafts’ are usually close to identical. Her project communication is clear and timely, and her understanding of Hawaiian orthography as well as Hawai‘i Island language and cultural nuances were essential to our projects. Looking forward to working with her on another project soon. – Aaron Landry, General Manager, car2go (formerly Olomana Loomis ISC)

Leslie was a pleasure to speak with in an interview. She captured the essence and was easy to talk to. I was satisfied with the article she produced. Leslie has also written books which I am familiar with. She is talented, savvy, and a delightful person to interact with. – Peter Giles, Catalyst Coach

I just had to write to let you know what great reading I found that manuscript to be. This is not my family’s history, but I couldn’t stop reading. The excerpts from B. & Y. really added to the depth and character. The research you did on the names and other historical events was just awesome. WOW. I can’t wait to see the finished product. – J.Y., Ghostwriting Client

Shortly after reading a wonderful article Leslie Lang had written for Hana Hou! magazine on Akiko’s Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, I coincidentally met her at that very same B&B in Wailea. There, Leslie learned from the B&B’s proprietor about a solo trek I had made from Laupahoehoe Point to the summit of Mauna Kea. It must have made an impact, because she wrote an excellent account of it for the Hawaii Island Journal. Noted biologist, naturalist and writer, P. Quentin Tomich, wrote a follow-up story published in the Hamakua Times based largely on Leslie’s detailed account. I credit her vision and perception for creating such a compelling story after a brief, chance encounter with a total stranger. I now count myself as a fan of her original stories and biographical sketches. – Mark Glick, Administrator, Hawaii State Energy Office, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism

I really have to hand it to you, Leslie. You are excellent at taking my words and rearranging them so that the meaning is as precise as possible from clause to clause. So often I had no idea there was a more specific or truthful way to arrange the sentence. Thank you so much! This is just what I needed. – Valerie Wicks, Author