{"product_id":"uprooted-stories-from-the-sri-lankan-tamil-diaspora-paperback","title":"Uprooted: Stories from the Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAna Pararajasingham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful collection of thirty-four true-life stories that trace the origins, hardships, and triumphs of one of the world's most resilient communities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe displacement of Sri Lanka's Tamils began in the 1950s, when discriminatory laws such as the Sinhala Only Act stripped them of language rights, limiting access to education, jobs, and public services. Coupled with recurring anti-Tamil violence, these policies drove the first waves of migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the ensuing decades - from the pogroms of the 1970s, to the mass violence of Black July in 1983, and the devastating civil war that ended in 2009 - more than a million Tamils fled their homeland in search of safety, dignity, and opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, Tamils displaced by conflict and discrimination, as well as their children and grandchildren, share deeply personal journeys. They span continents and professions - artists, writers, scientists, humanitarians, politicians, educators, athletes, and community leaders - building new lives in Canada, Australia, Europe, the UK, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and heartfelt interviews, Ana Pararajasingham situates these individual lives within the wider historical forces of colonial legacies, post-independence nationalism, and global geopolitics. The result is a portrait of a people who, despite profound loss, have bridged cultures, preserved heritage, and forged new identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUPROOTED\u003c\/em\u003e challenges stereotypes, counters prejudice, and celebrates achievement. It honours a community scattered by policy, poltics and violence, yet united by perseverance and hope. These narratives transcend borders, inviting readers everywhere to reflect on migration, human rights, and the enduring search for belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are moved by true stories of resilience and the will to overcome, \u003cem\u003eUPROOTED\u003c\/em\u003e will offer you insight, empathy, and inspiration. Scroll up and click \"Buy Now\" to begin the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47291758411961,"sku":"9780648672265","price":22.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/e8vJwGiU139780648672265.webp?v=1779803191","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/uprooted-stories-from-the-sri-lankan-tamil-diaspora-paperback","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}