Bali, 1964 To 2009: The Shadows That Dance In And Out Of My Memory by Jan Mantjika

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A young New Zealander leaves Palmerston North to travel with her Balinese husband and 13-month old daughter to Indonesia in 1964. They are held at gunpoint at Jakarta airport on ar rival. Unable to cash in their pound sterling travellers cheques due to the country's anti-capitalist stance, they struggle to finance their onward journey. Finally arriving in Bali, they live with her husband's noble family and Jan must adjust to the ways of the palace. The 1965 coup sets all hell loose. Jan's personal story unlocks memories of turbulent times, mystifying black magic intrigues, and recalls days of pioneering tourism in Bali. This 2015 Saritaksu Paperback is in good condition. Signed; Owner's Name inside. Foxed and stained on edges and title page. ISBN: 9789791173315 SKU: 1582066 This image is of the actual book. Show more