Wave
by Sonali Deraniyagala
Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 12K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 274 pages.
About Wave
On the morning of December 26, 2004, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the tsunami she miraculously survived. In this brave and searingly frank memoir, she describes those first horrifying moments and her long journey since. She has written an engrossing, unsentimental, beautifully poised account: as she struggles through the first months following the tragedy, furiously clenched against a reality that she cannot face and cannot deny; and then, over the ensuing years, as she emerges reluctantly, slowly allowing her memory to take her back through the rich and joyous life she’s mourning, from her family’s home in London, to the birth of her children, to the year she met her English husband at Cambridge, to her childhood in Colombo; all the while learning the difficult balance between the almost unbearable reminders of her loss and the need to keep her family, somehow, still alive within her.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sonali Deraniyagala |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 274 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,008 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Wave?
Wave is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Wave worth reading?
Based on 12K reader ratings, Wave has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Wave?
Wave has 274 pages.
Who wrote Wave?
Wave was written by Sonali Deraniyagala. It was first published in 2013.
How much does Wave cost on Kindle?
Wave is available on Kindle for $12.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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