By Ifham Nizam
Raine Wickrematunga, author of the book ‘Unbowed and Unafraid’-The biography of Lasantha Wickrematunge said that writing the book was therapeutic. Raine is the ex-wife of the slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge.
Raine said she believed that the book would be a source inspiration for journalists.
“Lasantha lived, breathed and finally died in the pursuit of the truth. I am indeed proud and honoured to present this book to the people of Sri Lanka who Lasantha cared about deeply,” said Raine.
The Unbowed and Unafraid , is the biography of late founding Editor/ Chief Editor of The Sunday Leader, launched at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute on Monday (27) evening.
Raine recounted the life of Lasantha providing a personal and inspirational account of the slain journalist. The book also delves into Wickrematunge’s early life, foray into journalism, family life and political work. The main focus is on Wickrematunge’s achievements as a journalist, and on the assassination and the murder investigation that followed.
The first copy of the book was presented to human rights activist Sandya Ekneligoda, the wife of the cartoonist, Pradeep, who is believed to be a victim of an enforced disappearance.