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| Author | Sonali Deraniyagala |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Published | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Publication place | Sri Lanka |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 9780345804310 |
Wave: Life and Memories after the Tsunami is a memoir by the Sri Lankan educator Sonali Deraniyagala about the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[1][2] It was first published in 2013 by Alfred A. Knopf.[3] The book recounts the story of Deraniyagala's life before the tsunami struck the coast, and how it changed dramatically after the disaster, primarily focusing on life without her five most important family members, including her parents, her husband, and her two sons.[4] It is written in the first-person narrative style and opens on December 26, 2004.[5] The book received several awards and positive reviews from critics.[6]
- ^ "Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala". Goodreads. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
- ^ Jan Stuart. "Book review: Wave by Sonali Deriniyagala". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ^ "'Wave' by Sonali Deraniyagala". SFGate. 15 March 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2014.
- ^ "Wave, by Sonali Deraniyagala". The Spectator. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ^ "Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala review". The Guardian. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
- ^ "Sonali Deraniyagala's "Wave" makes NYTimes "Best Books of 2013 list". The Republic Square. Retrieved 25 January 2014.