The Millionaire Castaway

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Millionaire Castaway
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dave Glasheen
By (author) Neil Bramwell
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155
Category/GenreMemoirs
ISBN/Barcode 9781925712797
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Affirm Press
Imprint Affirm Press
Publication Date 23 July 2019
Publication Country Australia

Description

Losing his fortune in the stock market crash of 1987 was the final straw for Dave Glasheen. After a series of catastrophes, he needed to take drastic measures to restore himself. Opting out of the rat race, he cast himself away to a deserted island off the north-east tip of Australia, as far off the grid as was humanly possible. He has lived there ever since. One annual supermarket shop, a sketchy internet connection, and enough ingredients for a home brew satisfy all of Dave's material needs. He catches fish, traps rainwater and cooks on an open fire. For company he tames dingoes, meets with friends from the Aboriginal community 40 kilometres away, and entertains drop-ins such as Russell Crowe sailing past on his honeymoon or the chairman of McDonald's on a game-fishing trip. Then there's his running feud with Boxhead, an antisocial saltwater crocodile who just won't leave him in peace. Between heartbreak and hair-raising adventures, Dave has found happiness on Restoration Island and dreams of creating a retreat to promote the profound healing that saved his life. Brimming with humour, eccentricity and hard-earned wisdom, THE MILLIONAIRE CASTAWAY is the feel-good autobiography of the year.