Click here to read the link from – SUNDAY OBSERVER Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke’s “The Extra Mile” is an extraordinary journey through the life and experiences of a pioneering surgeon who faced immense challenges during the civil war in Sri Lanka. The book is a testament to his commitment, perseverance and the qualities required for surgical excellence. The book’s title, “The Extra Mile,” aptly captures the essence of Dr. Goonetilleke’s dedication. Through his lucid and engaging writing style, he invites readers…

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By: Indeewara Thilakarathne Date: March 13, 2023 Original Story link from commonwealth union website: https://www.commonwealthunion.com/healing-the-wounded-souls/ In an exclusive interview with the Commonwealthunion, Dr. Gamini Goonatilleke, a Sri Lankan Senior Consultant Surgeon spells out his once-in-a-life time experiences against the backdrop of 30 years of conflict dominated by ruthless terrorism spearheaded by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, an elusive separate state to be carved out of the Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka.        Question: Your memoirs titled “The Extra…

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Dr Gamini Goonetilleke presenting his book titled THE EXTRA MILE to his classmate at St Josephs College, Colombo Niranjan Deva Aditya better known today as Nirj Deva, former member of British and European Parliament. The event took place at the office of the Commonwealth Union, Colombo, Sri Lanka on February 14, 2023. You might also want to watch the video’s below: A Story from The Extra Mile: Susantha, the boy from a rural hamlet injured by rebel gunfire Speech by…

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The miraculous recovery of a “little boy” injured in a roadside bomb explosion – 1989 Read More You might also want to watch the video’s below: Speech by Dr Anula Wijesundere Charith, the soldier – A differently abled War Hero Speech by Mr Somasundaram Skandakumar PRESENTING MY BOOK, TO HIS EMINENCE MALCOLM CARDINAL RANJITH REVIEW OF ‘THE EXTRA MILE’ BY THE CHAIRMAN OF VIJITHA YAPA GROUP OF COMPANIES Presentation of the book – THE EXTRA MILE to the Commander of…

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Published in Dailymirror.lk NEWS FEATURES on 1st December 2022 (Click the link to check the original news story) Performing an amputation on a victim of an antipersonnel mine. With late General Denzil Kobbekaduwa at the Base Hospital Palali 1990 “Knife before the wife is his mission statement”, says his wife after I sat for tea at the end of the quarterly meeting of the Colombo Chapter of Ceylon Society of Australia (CSA), held last Thursday (24) at the Organization of Professional…

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The book is available for sale at 1. Sarasavi Book shops 2. Barefoot Book shop – Colombo 3 3. Vijitha Yapa Book shops 4. No 22 Sulaiman Avenue, Colombo 5 – phone 0777 794 107 for more details follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrGaminiGoonetilleke/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgaminigoonetilleke/ You might also want to watch the video’s below: A Story from The Extra Mile: Susantha, the boy from a rural hamlet injured by rebel gunfire Speech by Dr Anula Wijesundere Charith, the soldier –…

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The book is available for sale at 1. Sarasavi Book shops 2. Barefoot Book shop – Colombo 3 3. Vijitha Yapa Book shops 4. No 22 Sulaiman Avenue, Colombo 5 – phone 0777 794 107 for more details follow us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrGaminiGoonetilleke/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgaminigoonetilleke/ You might also want to watch the video’s below: Speech by Dr Anula Wijesundere Charith, the soldier – A differently abled War Hero Speech by Mr Somasundaram Skandakumar PRESENTING MY BOOK, TO HIS EMINENCE MALCOLM…

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“A mission accomplished in life which money cannot acquire” In 1982, finding himself in Polonnaruwa, in a remote corner  of the North Central Province, far from the bustling city of London, the young Consultant Surgeon soon settles in to serving a rural farming community. Continuing to serve voluntarily for over six years amidst many hardships, the wide experience he gains is remarkably reflected throughout the saga of ‘The Extra Mile’.The author’s easygoing, erudite and interesting style takes one through a life…

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Charith, the differently abled war hero speaks and entertains the audience at the launch of the book, THE EXTRA MILE… Click this link above to watch the video For the benefit of overseas readers we have arranged online purchase available from the below link: https://www.books.lk/product/the-extramile/ You might also want to watch the video’s below: Speech by Dr Anula Wijesundere Charith, the soldier – A differently abled War Hero Speech by Mr Somasundaram Skandakumar PRESENTING MY BOOK, TO HIS EMINENCE MALCOLM…

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I had the privilege and pleasure of meeting the Commander of the Sri Lanka Lt. General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu at the Army Headquarters on 21st June 2022. At this meeting I presented my book titled, THE EXTRA MILE : A surgeon’s experiences to the  Army Commander. A memento from the Sri Lanka Army was presented to me by the Commander in appreciation of my services to the military during the 30 – year armed conflict in Sri Lanka …

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