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"The driver's job is to stay in control behind the wheel and that is all. The past is what you leave as you go. There is nothing more to it. Vasantha retired early, bought himself a van with his savings, and now works as a driver for hire. As he drives through Sri Lanka, carrying aid worke...

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Main Author: Gunesekera, Romesh (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; London : The New Press, 2014.
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