While In Darkness There Is Light, Louella Bryant
While In Darkness There Is Light, Louella Bryant
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While In Darkness There Is Light
Idealism and Tragedy on an Australian Commune

Author: Louella Bryant

Narrator: Butch Bryant

Unabridged: 6 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/20/2024


Synopsis

Experience the Harrowing Journey of Idealism and Tragedy in "While In Darkness There Is Light"Delve into the profound story of young American expatriates in the 1970s, who leave their privileged lives to seek an ideal society in the remote wilderness of Far North Queensland, Australia. "While In Darkness There Is Light: Idealism and Tragedy on an Australian Commune" by Louella Bryant, narrated by Butch Bryant, captures the intense quest for meaning and belonging that leads to unforeseen and deadly consequences.In 1970, a group of wealthy American college dropouts establishes Rosebud Farm, a commune where they hope to live by their own values and morals. Among them is Charlie Dean, a headstrong young man who has spent a year dedicated to the commune’s vision. Driven by a desire to explore and understand more of the world, Charlie embarks on a journey to Southeast Asia with an Australian companion. Their adventure takes a dark turn when they are captured by Laotian communists and imprisoned in a rainforest camp.As Charlie's family fights desperately for his release, the reality of their idealism collides with the harsh truths of human nature and political turmoil. The gripping narrative unfolds the tragic fate that befalls Charlie and his companion, highlighting the fine line between dreams and nightmares.#WhileInDarknessThereIsLight #LouellaBryant #ButchBryant #AudiobookLovers #NarrativeJourney #IdealismAndTragedy #AustralianCommune #HistoricalFiction #ExpatLife #1970sAdventure #SoutheastAsiaStories #CommuneLife #AudiobookCommunity #EpicNarrative #GrippingStory #MustListen #AudiobookAddicts #CompellingReads #TragicTales #InspiringNarrative #BookRecommendations #AudiobookFans #DiscoverAudiobooks #ListenToThis #HistoricalAdventure #TrueStoryNarrative

Reviews

Goodreads review by Margie on June 04, 2009

I liked this book even though it was very painful to know how things ended on the commune. My sympathies go out to the families.......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on June 30, 2012

On my MFA reading list. Quite compelling--redolent of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on July 02, 2024

A very compelling story that is beautifully written by a favorite Vermont author.......more

Goodreads review by Louella on June 29, 2024

A wonderful read about youthful idealism, its beauty and its tragedy. A cautionary tale for young adults and adults alike.......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn on May 16, 2009

An interesting book but not as well written as I would expect from Dzanc Books.......more