Wave A Memoir
Wave A Memoir by Sonali Deraniyagala, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in December 2013, is a poignant narrative that recounts the devastating experience of losing her entire family to a tsunami in 2004. In this 240-page memoir, Deraniyagala shares her personal journey of grief and survival after the catastrophic event that swept away her parents, husband, and sons while they were at a beach resort in Sri Lanka.
Readers will find an intimate exploration of loss and resilience as Deraniyagala reflects on the nearly incomprehensible tragedy and its aftermath. The memoir delves into themes of personal memoirs and the impact of natural disasters, offering insights into the emotional landscape of a woman grappling with profound sorrow. Through her candid account, Deraniyagala presents a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of grief and the enduring connection to loved ones lost.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • One woman’s searing account of losing her entire family in a tsunami.
“The most exceptional book about grief I’ve ever read…. As unsparing as they come, but also defiantly flooded with light…. Extraordinary.” —Cheryl Strayed, The New York Times Book Review
A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century
In 2004, at a beach resort on the coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala and her family—parents, husband, sons—were swept away by a tsunami. Only Sonali survived to tell their tale. This is her account of the nearly incomprehensible event and its aftermath.
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