Born in British Ceylon, Gen C.S. Weerasooriya’s boyhood coincided with the birth of an independent nation. In his lifetime, he has witnessed both the beauty of the land he loves, and the many griefs she has borne. Having joined the Ceylon Army at the age of 19, he fought for the sovereignty of Sri Lanka in the uprisings of the 1970s-90s, served as Army Commander during the thick of the Eelam War, and later as Ambassador to Pakistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, Gen C.S. Weerasooriya weaves the story of his own life into the story of Sri Lanka. With vivid descriptions of life on the frontlines of war, Duty & Devotion captures the essence of one of Sri Lanka’s most loyal servicemen, and the challenging experiences that shaped him, both on and off the battlefield.