Serendipity Of Andrew George

Sequel To Free At Last In Paradise

by Ananda W. P. Guruge


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 15/07/2003

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 576
ISBN : 9781410757012

About the Book

What a British International Civil Servant with ten years in Sri Lanka says about the book:

The imaginary discourses in Ananda Guruge's "Voices from ancient Sri Lanka" come full-circle in the "Serendipity of Andrew George" in which the country, its peoples and their cultures are explored at the present time. It is unique in its comprehensive approach to the reality of modern Sri Lanka.

Many visiting Sri Lanka will stay in Colombo, Kandy and Galle and think they have seen and come to know the country. "Serendipity of Andrew George" with its detailed account of the geography, history, art and architecture, religions, and societies in all their diversity will show them just what they have missed. A more comprehensive account of any country and of its society would be hard to find.   

It is a remarkable mix of biography and extensive travel throughout Sri Lanka. It can be read as a novel and also as a travel guide. Written in the form of a biography of a third generation American immigrant returning to the Island in search of his hitherto unknown roots, it leads one to fascinating experiences in an ancient nation with its exotic customs, taboos and social norms. A compulsive read for visitors and even those reading at home over breakfast.

I only wish I had it during my ten years in Sri Lanka as it would have enabled me to add to my enjoyment of a wonderful island.

David J. Vickery, School Building Architect,

UNESCO Representative in Sri Lanka in 1960s

Frithville, Boston, Lincolnshire, Britain


About the Author

Dr. Ananda W.P. Guruge is Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of the International Academy of Buddhism and Editor of Hsi Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism of Hsi Lai University, Los Angeles County, California and an adjunct professor of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Peace Studies of California State University, Fullerton. Former Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of Sri Lanka to UNESCO, France and USA (with non-resident accreditation to Spain, Algeria and Mexico); and former Senior Special Adviser to the Director General of UNESCO. Author of over forty-five books and 175 research papers on Buddhism, Asian History, Education and Sanskrit Literature. Among them are the historical novels on Sri Lanka: Voices from Ancient Sri Lanka, Colombo, Government Press 1990 and Free at Last in Paradise (A Historical Novel on Sri Lanka), Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA 1998 buybooksontheweb and paperback edition, Bloomington, Indiana, USA 2000 1stbooks Library. Most recent publications: The Unforgettable Dharmapala, 1stbooks Library, 2002 and Humanistic Buddhism for Social Well-being, Hacienda Heights, California, USA Buddha Light Publishing 2003.

E-mail: anandaguruge@cs.com; Address:  8351 Snowbird Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, United States of America.