Bali

For a century now Bali has been the subject of a beautiful mythology created by movies and music but there are few factual accounts of its transformation from besieged peasant colony to booming tourist mecca.It's a tale begging to be told: a story of survival in the face of genocide natural disaster terrorism cultural imperialism and corruption on a grand scale. This updated edition includes a new chapter on Jokowi and the Bali 9 executions. Go behind the smiling face Bali has presented to generations of tourists and expats with Phil Jarratt award-winning author of over 30 books including Surfing Australia: A Complete History of Surfboard Riding in Australia and That Summer at Boomerang.'... page-turning story of treachery deceit debauchery and wholesale slaughter set against the idyllic backdrop of a paradise on earth.' - David Hill Chairman National Geographic Channels US'... a far more complex contradictory and interesting picture than the standard journalistic cliche of paradise lost.' - The Sydney Morning Herald'... will make even Bali "e;regulars"e; rethink how well they know it. With a surfer's humour and a journalist's balance Jarratt explores Bali's bloody history pre-terrorism its spiritual life and where Australia's affinity with Bali began.' - Australian Associated Press'Should be compulsory reading for those who frequent the island.' - ReadingTree.com