{"product_id":"song-of-the-sun-god-from-the-winner-of-the-miles-franklin-literary-award-9781761152290","title":"Song of the Sun God: FROM THE WINNER OF THE MILES","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong of the Sun God\u003c\/i\u003e spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylon’s independence from Britain. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Funny, warm and tender, we see Nala and Rajan’s family navigate war, migration, old loyalties and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors and each other. As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family; and live with the consequences of their mistakes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto; and why some parts and people have to be left behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSong of the Sun God\u003c\/i\u003e is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR SONG OF THE SUN GOD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ‘an emotive and insightful read.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Saturday Paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘a book that doesn’t look away from the brutality of the Sri Lankan conflict – torture, forced displacements and disappearances, cultural destruction and worse – but it also balances horror with humour, and indeed love.’ – \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘[Chandran] does not shy from the horror of war yet holds hope for mankind.’ – \u003ci\u003eThe Weekend Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘a rich heritage tapestry to embrace’ \u003ci\u003eThe Australian Women's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘a sweeping tale of love, duty and migration’ – \u003ci\u003eThe West Weekend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘moving’ * The Age \u0026amp; The Sun Herald *\u003cbr\u003e‘mighty’ * The Weekend Australian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘\u003c\/b\u003ea book that doesn’t look away from the brutality of the Sri Lankan conflict – torture, forced displacements and disappearances, cultural destruction and worse – but it also balances horror with humour, and indeed love.’ * Sydney Morning Herald *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘\u003c\/b\u003ean emotive and insightful read.’ * The Saturday Paper *","brand":"Ultimo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535338512727,"sku":"9781761152290","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781761152290.jpg?v=1731897816","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/song-of-the-sun-god-from-the-winner-of-the-miles-franklin-literary-award-9781761152290","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}