- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: London: Ebury Press; First Edition edition (2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091921627
- ISBN-13: 978-0091921620
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 616,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Paradise or Bust is the fascinating adventure story of Tribewanted, a revolutionary eco-tourism project founded by twentysomething Ben Keene. As featured in the BBC documentary series, Keene's story follows the ups and downs of a global online network of like-minded travellers and an indigenous Fijian community as they attempt to build a new life on a 200-acre island in the South Pacific. All major decisions on the island are voted on by an online tribe that anyone around the world can join. There are many challenges to overcome. A fire sweeps the island, a military coup (delayed until the end of a rugby match!) brews on the mainland, and a tropical cyclone threatens to wipe out the emerging village. Online there are other storms to fight, as accusations of scam artistry, tribal politics and the regular grind of debates and decision-making among Tribewanted's 1000+ members push the adventure and the business to the very edge. But in the end, with a little luck and a lot of hard work, they might just build their paradise... Now a major 5 part series for transmission on BBC2 in winter 2008.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well - where to start?!
You may have been watching the BBC2 documentary about this and mistaken it for a 'reality TV' format. It isn't - and this book gives you the low-down on how, why, where, who and when this amazing concept came about, and how - despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, that it has come to fruition (and long may it fruit!).
I have always dreamed of doing something like this. Something with purpose and with meaning, and the book has been very inspirational recently when I start to think "I am getting too old/tired for putting the world to rights" Reading the book (in 2 sittings!) reminded me not to give up on my dreams just because they seem too good to be feasible. The answer - obviously - is to put your idea to the tribe and if they vote on it - go and make it so with their help.
The very last line of the book is the only question I am trying to answer now.
"What part will you play?"
A really good, positive and inspiring read. Definitely one to take with you while you travel.
You may have been watching the BBC2 documentary about this and mistaken it for a 'reality TV' format. It isn't - and this book gives you the low-down on how, why, where, who and when this amazing concept came about, and how - despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, that it has come to fruition (and long may it fruit!).
I have always dreamed of doing something like this. Something with purpose and with meaning, and the book has been very inspirational recently when I start to think "I am getting too old/tired for putting the world to rights" Reading the book (in 2 sittings!) reminded me not to give up on my dreams just because they seem too good to be feasible. The answer - obviously - is to put your idea to the tribe and if they vote on it - go and make it so with their help.
The very last line of the book is the only question I am trying to answer now.
"What part will you play?"
A really good, positive and inspiring read. Definitely one to take with you while you travel.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent [true] story about a revolutionary project encompassing both social networking & eco tourism.
Written in a first person style the overall writing style is candid in the extreme. Don't though be put off by this because the writing style is an almost perfect match to the unfolding plot.
The first 1/3rd + of the book describes the origin of the project & the business model that made it work.
These first few chapters are worthy of reading from the business perspective alone - although may cause some discomfort to readers that shun right wing politics.
One reaches chapter 13 before the project begins in earnest (when the first [western] tribe members arrive on the island) The plot dives into personality clashes - aided & abetted by an emergency situation after the first week.
Other disasters befall the project; adding a partial "thriller" dimension to the story line.
The storey line progresses to illustrate the integration of Fijian & western culture together with the strange beginning of the recent military coup in Fiji - all bound together with the overall pace of life in the region; otherwise known as Fiji time.
All in all, despite a monastic style in places, a stunning read - that could end up changing your own life.
Written in a first person style the overall writing style is candid in the extreme. Don't though be put off by this because the writing style is an almost perfect match to the unfolding plot.
The first 1/3rd + of the book describes the origin of the project & the business model that made it work.
These first few chapters are worthy of reading from the business perspective alone - although may cause some discomfort to readers that shun right wing politics.
One reaches chapter 13 before the project begins in earnest (when the first [western] tribe members arrive on the island) The plot dives into personality clashes - aided & abetted by an emergency situation after the first week.
Other disasters befall the project; adding a partial "thriller" dimension to the story line.
The storey line progresses to illustrate the integration of Fijian & western culture together with the strange beginning of the recent military coup in Fiji - all bound together with the overall pace of life in the region; otherwise known as Fiji time.
All in all, despite a monastic style in places, a stunning read - that could end up changing your own life.
Format:Paperback
Documenting a year in the life of a genuine Internet-age pioneer, this was my summer holiday reading for 2008.
Ben Keene took a fantastic pitch of "5000 people. 1 unique tribe. 1 Fijian island. A tribe is wanted!" and made it more-or-less a reality. This is his story.
The author leased the island of Vorovoro, and launched an online community, where by joining and paying a fee, members of the "online tribe" could spend a week on the physical island helping the residents develop their island in tune with the island's traditions and culture. Every week different members would arrive with differing skills, while online a democratic process of votes among members across the globe would influence that development, always keeping the core values of being eco-friendly and in-keeping with local traditions.
In his way during the year are major financial problems, a vindictive blogger who spreads suspicion online about the project possibly being a scam, a political coup in Fiji, and a major fire on Vorovoro. Oh, and the there's a cyclone! And all the time, different personalities come and go, logistical problems are aplenty, and online voting politics to hurdle.
While the book could have benefited from a proof-reader on occasion - more than once there are small words missing from sentences that spoil the flow of the narrative - it is nonetheless a fascinating first person account of a business and real-life adventure. The project was filmed for the BBC under the title "Paradise or Bust", but the book gives far more background and anecdote than could be covered on screen, and it is all the better for it.
If you doubt whether a website could be socially relevant to the real world, this book offers an account of how it can and was brought about. Tribe Wanted is so much more than just eco-tourism, and indeed the project is still going strong today, and can be followed on their website, their accounts on YouTube and Flickr, and on their Facebook group.
Overall, this is an inspiring page turner and highly recommended or anyone looking for that book that is just a little bit different from the rest.
Ben Keene took a fantastic pitch of "5000 people. 1 unique tribe. 1 Fijian island. A tribe is wanted!" and made it more-or-less a reality. This is his story.
The author leased the island of Vorovoro, and launched an online community, where by joining and paying a fee, members of the "online tribe" could spend a week on the physical island helping the residents develop their island in tune with the island's traditions and culture. Every week different members would arrive with differing skills, while online a democratic process of votes among members across the globe would influence that development, always keeping the core values of being eco-friendly and in-keeping with local traditions.
In his way during the year are major financial problems, a vindictive blogger who spreads suspicion online about the project possibly being a scam, a political coup in Fiji, and a major fire on Vorovoro. Oh, and the there's a cyclone! And all the time, different personalities come and go, logistical problems are aplenty, and online voting politics to hurdle.
While the book could have benefited from a proof-reader on occasion - more than once there are small words missing from sentences that spoil the flow of the narrative - it is nonetheless a fascinating first person account of a business and real-life adventure. The project was filmed for the BBC under the title "Paradise or Bust", but the book gives far more background and anecdote than could be covered on screen, and it is all the better for it.
If you doubt whether a website could be socially relevant to the real world, this book offers an account of how it can and was brought about. Tribe Wanted is so much more than just eco-tourism, and indeed the project is still going strong today, and can be followed on their website, their accounts on YouTube and Flickr, and on their Facebook group.
Overall, this is an inspiring page turner and highly recommended or anyone looking for that book that is just a little bit different from the rest.
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