{"product_id":"book-izwi","title":"While In Darkness There Is Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the Harrowing Journey of Idealism and Tragedy in \"\u003cstrong\u003eWhile In Darkness There Is Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve 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. \"\u003cstrong\u003eWhile In Darkness There Is Light: Idealism and Tragedy on an Australian Commune\u003c\/strong\u003e\" by \u003cstrong\u003eLouella Bryant\u003c\/strong\u003e, narrated by \u003cstrong\u003eButch Bryant\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures the intense quest for meaning and belonging that leads to unforeseen and deadly consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e#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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49400660721968,"sku":"BDizwi","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/574244-izwi-Square.jpg?v=1735561040","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-izwi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}