Through Deep Waters by Captain John Priyantha de Silva was launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation on amidst a pleasant downpour.
Family, friends and well wishers were present to welcome author Captain John Priyantha de Silva to his destination, after years of tumultuous literary sailing.
The book was reviewed and discussed by Kalakeerthi Rohana Pradeepa Edwin Ariyadasa, E.M.G. Edirisinghe and Edmund Jayasuriya.
Kalakeerthi Rohana Pradeepa Edwin Ariyadasa observed the springing of new literary talent from the armed forces and went on to commend the complexity with which Captain Priyantha de Silva has been able to make a picture perfect record of his memories from childhood.
'Romantic spirit'
"His autobiography is not only a rosy picture," observed Ariyadasa and went on to speak at length about the 'romantic spirit' of the author.
"Romance has been an outstanding feature in his life," said Ariyadasa and went on to speak of the writers 'international affairs' that sent ripples of laughter from the calm and engrossed audience.
Literary maestro Edwin Ariyadasa went on to say that the book Through Deep Waters is not only a celebration of family life but a celebration of the religious spirit.
"For 21 years he has had a unique childhood," observed Ariyadasa yet again venturing out on to another unusual feature of the book and went on to applaud the writer's obedience to his parents.
Another literary celebrity, E.M.G. Edirisinghe went on to say that he had been enriched by the book. "It is written in simple language and is so spirited," said Edirisinghe and went on to observe that Captain John Priyantha de Silva thanked God every time he achieved something.
"Sea life can be boring and frustrating," said Edirisinghe and went on to appreciate the writer's style that takes the reader to a "different world."
Captures meaningful moments
Another great literary personality in Sri Lanka Edmund Jayasuriya went on to draw an argument as to whether the book is an autobiography, novel, journal, letter, log or memoir.
"It is not an autobiography, but a memoir," observed Jayasuriya, boldly and rightly, and went on to say that it is a memoir that captures and highlights meaningful moments in one's past.
Clearly moved by Through Deep Waters, Jayasuriya said that the book is a blend of humor, tragedy and pathos.
Through Deep Waters is a different experience on the shelves of Sri Lankan bookstores. The book is unusual - for it takes the reader the world over. It is about people, about life and about experiences.
Using real characters, the writer, with his literary skill has presented to us a book that will tell us that life is not all smooth sailing - that here, there and everywhere, human feelings, human relationships and human bonding reign supreme.
- Ranee Mohamed
Reposted from The Sunday Leader on Line
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