‘Finding Me Beyond Illness’ book signing by author Dr. Shanali Perera tomorrow at Vijitha Yapa Bookshop

Dr. Shanali Perera who specialised in Rheumatology in the UK will be signing copies of her book Finding Me Beyond Illness on Sunday 17 December between 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon at Vijitha Yapa Bookshop, 2, Flower Road, Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 3. 

Dr. Perera was diagnosed with vasculitis, a rare condition causing inflammation in the blood vessels and ended up being a patient in her own ward. She found solace when she turned to art and creativity is very visible in the book which she subtitles “my creative story; exploring art, illness and identity.”

There will be a live discussion between her and Multi Modal Expressive Art Therapist and Integral Psychologist Radhieka Radha. One of the topics for discussion will be the importance of art as therapy when words are not enough. It’s an open event and all are welcome.