Building Paradise: A True Adventure

The remarkable history of Elysian , a secluded island retreat on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef. This is an entertaining and inspiring story of conviction, commitment, and serendipity, in which – after many shattered dreams, millions of dollars, and decades of hard work by hundreds of people – an unlikely dream finally becomes reality. Building Paradise is an emotional, roller-coaster adventure full of seemingly impossible barriers and a host of interesting characters, none more so than Myrtle, an orphaned kangaroo who ruled the roost on the island for almost ten years. ‘ An extraordinary tale, so very beautifully told. A worthy modern successor to Bamfield’s Confessions of a Beachcomber .’ Tim Flannery (Australian of the year 2007) —- ISBN: 9781731510365 | ISBN10: 1731510365 | ISBN-13: 978-1731510365