{"title":"Razeen Sally","description":"\u003cp\u003eRazeen Sally's works transport readers on vivid journeys through rich cultures and landscapes, with a particular focus on the intricate beauty of Sri Lanka. His writing combines insightful travel narrative with reflections on history and identity, offering a compelling exploration of place and self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of travel and adventure will appreciate Sally’s ability to weave personal experience with broader cultural insights, crafting stories that invite contemplation as well as discovery. His books are a captivating blend of observation and storytelling, perfect for those who seek to understand the world beyond the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"return-to-sri-lanka-by-razeen-sally-9781398544291","title":"Return to Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Sally's book is an exemplar of the best in the genre' Krishnan Srinivasan, \u003ci\u003eThe Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRazeen 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\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsightful, intimate and moving, \u003ci\u003eReturn to Sri Lanka\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable book, whether you're already familiar with this spectacular country, or planning your first visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47427534979308,"sku":"9781398544291","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398544291.jpg?v=1774767458"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/razeen-sally.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}