{"product_id":"9781398544291-return-to-sri-lanka-pa","title":"Return to Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sally's book is an exemplar of the best in the genre' Krishnan Srinivasan, \u003ci\u003eThe Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A blend of travel writing, memoir, history and current affairs that tells the story of Sri Lanka. A perfect read for first-time visitors, Sri Lankans abroad or at home, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of one of the world’s most fascinating and paradoxical countries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Razeen Sally was born to a Sri Lankan Muslim father and a Welsh mother. Just before his teens, a political conflict tore his family apart and he left Sri Lanka, barely going back for thirty years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e When he finally returned ‘home’, he spent much of the next decade crisscrossing the island, trying to understand this paradoxical place. Blessed with nature’s bounty and an easy, pleasure-loving people, it was nevertheless scarred by ethnic conflict and the violence of civil war. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As a native and a tourist, Sally makes an ideal guide to Sri Lanka’s past and present. He won’t tell you which restaurant has the best reviews or the price of a hotel room. Instead, he will accompany you like a learned friend, sharing his journeys, pointing out the unmissable gems beyond the obvious spots, and unpacking the nation’s culture and history. Insightful, intimate and moving, \u003ci\u003eReturn to Sri Lanka \u003c\/i\u003eis an indispensable book, whether you're already familiar with this spectacular country, or planning your first visit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55103077450102,"sku":"9781398544291","price":9.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_31961476.jpg?v=1735837735","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781398544291-return-to-sri-lanka-pa","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}