Summary:
The memoir recounts the author's harrowing experience of losing her parents, husband, and two sons to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami while vacationing in Sri Lanka. It delves into her journey through overwhelming grief and the slow, painful process of rebuilding her life in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Key points:
1. Grief and Loss: The book focuses on Deraniyagala's deep grief after losing her family in the 2004 tsunami and her journey towards acceptance.
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