The Cake That Was Baked At Home

The Cake That Was Baked At Home is a biography of Lakshman Kadirgamar (1932-2005), Sri Lanka’s revered Foreign Minister, written by his daughter, Ajita Kadirgamar. Through memories, stories from those who knew him, published media extracts, and tributes composed especially for this book, Ajita offers insight into the private life and public persona of a complex figure.

The book aims to reveal “lesser-known aspects” of Kadirgamar’s character, beyond what the public record shows. It shows a man who, in his final decade, lived under constant diplomatic and physical threat due to his outspoken stance against the LTTE, while striving to serve his country. prod.vijithayapa.com The narrative gives us a portrait of a patriot, admired by many, criticised by others, but always aware of the cost of speaking truth to power.