Pathfinder Foundation | Sri Lanka

N.U. Jayawardena (1908-2002) began his life with few advantages. Born in Hambantota and the son of a provincial resthouse keeper, he rose to become the first Sri Lankan Governor of the Central Bank, and later, a leading figure in the private sector. His story is a compelling study in tenacity and perseverance, beginning from his schooldays, when he memorized the Oxford English dictionary in the dim light of the railway station.

This extraordinary story examines the beginnings and early career of Deshamanya N.U. Jayawardena, and is set against the backdrop of the social, political and economic upheavals of the first half of the 20th century. This handsome and well-researched book contains over 180 colour photos & illustrations and will make a great gift.