The Power of Good People

Para was barely five years old when civil war erupted in Sri Lanka. Nearly three decades later it ended in appalling horror and bloodshed. Tens of thousands of innocent civilians died. Survival required courage, ingenuity - and the kindness of strangers.

This is Para’s story of survival against all odds.

“Every Australian should read this book, so they can understand the horrors which cause people to flee…” –Julian Burnside QC, Refugee advocate