Our recommended reading list is about taking a deeper look at the people and places that you may tour in Sri Lanka through the eyes of Sri Lankan authors - personally curated by the owners of Ayu in the Wild Safaris Sri Lanka
(this list will be updated weekly)
Man Eater of Punani
The Book: Man Eater of Punani - A past rediscovered through a remarkable journey to one of the most exotic countries of the world – Sri Lanka. More than a simple tale of adventure of a man-eating leopard that terrorized the tiny village, the story is the revelation of a colourful but troubled past – a charmed life of the author. A quick read for those traveling across Sri Lanka.
The Author : Sir
Christopher Ondaatje was
born in Sri Lanka, educated in England and built a successful career in finance
and publishing in Canada. In the early nineties he sold all his business and
has broken new ground as a respected book reviewer and a writer of
thought-provoking books. He is a life patron of the National Portrait Gallery
where the Ondaatje Wing is named after him. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
in June 2000, and awarded a Knighthood in the Queen's honours list, June
2003.
Running in the Family
The Book : Running in the Family - Michael Ondaatje’s portrayal of fact, fiction, a lost Ceylon and a blur of recollections about his family, stories from memory and a vivid imagination!
The Author : Michael Ondaatje lives in Toronto and is the author of the internationally celebrated novels In the Skin of a Lion,The English Patient, Anil’s Ghost. His other books include Running in the Family, Coming Through Slaughter, The Cinnamon Peeler, and Handwriting. Ondaatje was born in Sri Lanka, and came to Canada in 1962.
Out of the Blue
The Book: Out of the Blue - Although titled as a guide to marine mammals, the book is a personal exploration of the deep seas and and indepth compilation of marine mammal behaviour learnt through hours spent tracking pods of Spinner Dolphins, Dugongs, Ocras and Whales. A must to read for a deeper look at these fascinating creatures of the sea and at least glance through before embarking on a Whale Watching safari in Sri Lanka.
The Author : Howard Martenstyn returned to Sri Lanka following an early retirement in his career in Canada and has since then pursued his passion for the wild seas off Sri Lanka. Currently a Director Director Research at CRIOMM - Centre for Research on Indian Ocean Marine Mammals he was awarded for his ‘Outstanding Contribution’ at the Marine Conservation Conference 2013 for his intensive research on marine mammals as reflected in 'Out of the Blue' the most comprehensive publication on the subject to date
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