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The
2007 Award |
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In the Shadow of the Tamarind Tree by Matthew S. Friedman
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ABOUT
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| Set in the island of Sri Lanka, "In the Shadow of the Tamarind Tree" traces a gentle relationship between an elderly widower who had given up on life and a young girl who had just lost her brother in a tragic accident. Both were trying to escape their respective grief and deal with the burden of guilt and sorrow when they were brought together by circumstance and fate. The story weaves the threads of love and loss of faith in the meaning of life together in a manner that walks the reader down a path where the concept of destiny, time and the life affirming quality of life are called into question. Using folklore and strong cultural symbolism to propel the plot along, this inspirational story highlights the reality that rebirth and a sense of healing can follow even the most terrible tragedy. |
| ABOUT THE AUTHOR |
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Matthew S. Friedman, as a proffessional in the field of international health, has travelled to over 50 countries around the world. For the past fourteen years, he has been living and working in South and South-East Asia setting up and managing a diverse range of developmental programs including child survival, family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and control, and human trafficking. During this time, Friedman has immersed hinself in the various cultures he has lived and worked in. His interests are diverse, ranging from bronze statue making in South and South-East Asia to working with local indigenous communities to help document and maintain their cultural heritage. His seven other books focus on subjects ranging from bronze statue making and philosophy to a pair of adventure novels. Following the December 2004 tsunami, Friedman spent a month working for USAID/OFDA in Sri Lanka to provide immediate relief support. |
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