Second edition of ‘SIRIMAVO - Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ published

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The Bandaranaike Museum Committee has taken step to publish the second limited edition of the Pictorial Biography; ‘SIRIMAVO - Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ in collaboration with the Sarasavi Bookshop and it is now available for sale, the Bandaranaike Museum Committee said.

It said the book was published due to various request from the public here and abroad.

The first edition of this book showcasing rare archival photographs depicting the remarkable public life of Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, who made history in July 1960 as the world’s first woman Prime Minister, was released in March 2022 as a limited publication, and was sold out within few months, the Committee said in a statement.
This coffee table book, ‘SIRIMAVO- Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ presents the remarkable story of Sirimavo Bandaranaike, an extraordinary Prime Minister who pioneered new paths in both national and international arenas.

Emphasizing photographs, it offers a fresh perspective on her impactful legacy.

This 444-page book comprises approximately 300 exceedingly rare and historically significant photographs, with the noteworthy aspect that the majority of these images have never been published before.

The book ‘SIRIMAVO - Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ is published under the auspices of the Bandaranaike Museum Committee and edited by three esteemed professionals in their own feilds; Sarath Perera, Nalaka Gunawardena, and WMK Wijayabandara. Distribution is handled bythe ‘Sarasavi Bookshop.

The foreword ofthe book ‘SIRIMAVO- Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ was penned byDeshmanya MDD Peiris, a distinguished administrative officer who served as the Prime Minister’s Secretary during the second term of Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike.

The introduction to the publication was written by Dr. Ranjith Cabral the former director of Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS).

Mrs. Bandaranaike entered active politics following her husband’s assassination and served as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on three occasions; from 1960 to 1965, 1970 to 1977, and 1994 to 2000. During her first and second tenures, she concurrently held the positions of Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs alongside her role as Prime Minister. She served as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament on two occasions: from 1965 to 1970 and from 1989 to 1994.

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Comments - 10

Lk Wednesday, 13 March 2024 06:47 PM

She deserves this memorial book and she dedicated her life for the nation and in return this is well done in her name

karu Wednesday, 13 March 2024 06:54 PM

she gave up lots of thing her had to the nation. and was remarkable leader for the country. And gave pardon to JVP trouble makers rather eliminate them. However incompetent public sector workers and so called businessmen (importers) ruined the country

Hassanda Wednesday, 13 March 2024 07:03 PM

These Two Families (Swrd Bandaranayaka / Sirimavo and Mahinda / Gota / Basil Rajapaksas ) Looted our Country’s Wealth and Ruined our Economy ) Now these crooks publishing books And biography’s of them - wat a Joke

Dee Wednesday, 13 March 2024 07:11 PM

Sri Lanka has declared 2024 as the “year of books” !

Sambo Wednesday, 13 March 2024 08:00 PM

Everyone seems to be writing books these days.

Gabriella Wednesday, 13 March 2024 08:44 PM

Just ask all the Tea and Rubber estates plus all the other nationalised businesses how good she was at “steering” the nation. As a child, I took my place in the bread queue as one of a four person delegation form 8am to 3pm to buy our quota of two loaves of bread. Those who have not experienced this will wax lyrical about our independence. This country has been a legacy of disaster, thanks to family dynasties of ill educated people.

Pullma Dingalinga Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:27 PM

It would have been a blessing for Sri Lanka if both her and the husband were assassinated. The two architects of Sinhala only and Nationalisation. And for those that don’t know Sri Lankan history, her husband was assassinated by Buddhist priest. The only thing she should be remembered for is the suffering she inflicted on the people which was on par with the Rajapaksas’.

Think about it Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:08 PM

Look how she appears while talking to Pakistani Politician Buhtto, she is holding her necklace , this is the sign of flirtation.

Wera Thursday, 14 March 2024 03:03 AM

The family were honest leaders. But their policies were a death knell to Sri Lanka. She nationalized everything in sight. Then imposed controls when everything went wrong. Ration cards for the basics. No sugar, No textiles etc. I remember the era very well. While Sri Lanka stagnated Singapore thrived by inviting the three petroleum corporations she kicked out of Sir Lanka for example. The book should be how not to govern an example of disastrous policies.

Poochie Baba Thursday, 14 March 2024 10:21 AM

She was a huge disaster.Ruined the country.

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