Bøker av Brian K Gruber

This first-ever full-length nonfiction book on Koh Phangan's characters, communities, and magnetic appeal is an oral history, with stories gathered from 25 diverse perspectives. What attracts Phangan's eclectic range of adventurers? What makes this island so uniquely interesting and attractive to visitors seeking a new life, transcendence, restoration or, simply, a memorable, gorgeous respite from the world? There are many beautiful islands and tropical beaches. But there seems a special dose of magic in the island's coves and mountains. People come for three weeks, then stay 13 years. These 25 longtime residents share their answers to those questions. Participants in the book include: Gill Beddows, The SanctuaryJoe Cummings, Lonely Planet ThailandDaliah and Ari Barkan, Orion Healing CentrePhra Olarn, Buddhist monk, Loyfa resort ownerNathan Parker, Why Nam beachHinch, Twisted Village. ChaloklumPrapan Daewwanich, Koh Phangan Phuiyaiban (village chief)Robin Vos, Bubba's RoasteryAra Willeke, Haad KhonteeSarana Kursakul, Coral BungalowsNattakit Libprapakorn, Sand & TanKarine and Melanie, L'AlcoveJohn Fitton, EcoThailandCharlie Solares, SAGE Land and HouseSuriyan Boonya, nephew of monk who established Phangan's national parkMichal Ora, founder, Green Gallery SrithanuRobert Van Dam, Jam BarJintamard Sinlapaprommard, eco activistTomas Krocka, Safari BoatMichael Doyle, The SanctuaryMarc Guede, Kupu Kupu resort, Echo BeachSahajoOliver Benjamin, The Tao of the DudeJoe Ling, Ling Sabai BungalowsYuval "Fluke" Birman, Wonderland Healing Center