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Book SynopsisBorn in 1919, Prince made Djelantik witnessed pivotal moments of history: the twilight of the feudal age, the Second World War in Nazi-occupied Holland, Indonesia's long battle for independence from four hundred years of Dutch colonial rule, and finally, the great changes provoked on his island by unbridled development.
Trade Review"The temptation of this epic is irresistible! The learning begins and ends with a note that it may be a good idea, in our violent time, to recreate the possibility of joy."
-- Goenawan Mohamad, founder of Tempo magazine, essayist, poet, playwright, and author of Faith in Writing"A must read! With an insider's touch, the author pays homage with her vivid storytelling to the prince's fascinating and dramatic life that spans much of the 20th century--from Bali's feudal times to our global age."
-- Jane Perlez, The New York Times, Beijing bureau chief"This book reminds us how another truth exists within the law of 'cause and effect' in the material world, and this truth is made of luminous coincidences, wonders, and miracles."
-- Francesco Clemente, Italian painter, designer and member of the Transvanguardia Movement
