Bali, A Cage in Paradise

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The book is a collection of 18 short stories of the lives of the women who inhabit the island of Bali, and offers a deeper look into modern challenges against the backdrop of an ancient culture. The stories are based on true` events and real people that Lim has crossed paths with in her 33 years residing in Bali.

“Our island is not merely a beautiful tourist destination. Bali’s 4.2 million people strive for harmony. As a grandmother midwife, women share their life stories with me. ‘Bali, A Cage in Paradise’ is my offering, to shine light on their struggle to find steady footing in a shifting ancient culture. In Bali, equilibrium between modern concerns and tradition is an unsteady, yet beautiful dance.”  — Robin Lim

This 216-page book, with original art by Kerry Pendergrast, is published by Half Angel Press. Book design by Lakota Moira with editing by Wil Hemmerle.