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The tornado had swept through the retirement village and the message came; "We have plenty of food and water. Please send Viagra."
Andrew D. Blechman's biting sense of humour cuts to the bone in his irreverent book, Leisureville-Adventures in a world without children.
A first-hand look at the growing phenomenon of gated retirement communities where no children are allowed, Leisureville is a compelling read.
The nightlife adventures of ladies' man, Mr Midnight, and the rest of the residents racing around in their golf carts in The Villages make for a hilarious, yet frightening, read.
The Villages is a city of almost 100,000 and the exclusion of children is one of the foundations of the development.
Leisureville is a quirky blend of serious history, social criticism and engaging reportage on a trend that is getting bigger in Australia as baby boomers reach retirement age.
Published by University of Queensland Press, Leisureville is $32.95 from major book stores.
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