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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre: Memoir / Medical Anecdotes / Biography / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
Anecdotes from a Surgeon's Life in Sri Lanka by Prof. Channa Ratnatunga – former Chair Professor of Surgery at Peradeniya University, Chairman of the Board of Surgery at the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine (Colombo), and President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka (2003) – is a delightful collection of memorable episodes from nearly five decades of surgical practice. The author seizes a rare moment of calm in a hectic schedule to scan his memory and pen down anecdotal tales that peppered his career. Some anecdotes offer lessons that better serve future patients; others are amusing, reflecting the myriad beliefs of Sri Lanka's cultural legacy. A warm, insightful, and often humorous read for medical professionals and general readers alike.