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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: History / Biography / Social History / Peasant Studies / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
Farmer's Saga by Dr. Michael H. Gunaratne tells the remarkable story of a villager born in 1881 into a traditional agricultural family who rose to become a multifaceted developer and social reformer during the first half of the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of British colonial Sri Lanka, this work takes an unorthodox approach to documenting resistance against feudal and discriminatory practices. The protagonist fearlessly set radical goals, converting challenges into opportunities. Drawing on the author's extensive research background (including a PhD on Sri Lanka's economic stability and maritime policies), this book combines social history, biography, and economic analysis. An important read for those interested in colonial-era peasant resistance, social reform movements, and Sri Lankan rural history.