Island tells the story of Will Farnaby, a journalist who is shipwrecked on the remote island of Pala. There, he discovers an ideal society that successfully combines modern science, education, and spirituality to promote happiness and personal growth.
As Will learns about the island’s values and way of life, he begins to question his own beliefs and the materialistic world he comes from. However, Pala faces growing threats from outside political and economic forces that seek to exploit its resources.