Senior medical practitioner who had served many years at war-torn areas saving lives, Dr.Gamini Goonetilleke recently handed over his latest book  ‘THE EXTRA MILE: A Surgeon’s Experiences’ to the Commander of Sri Lanka Army, Lt. General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP  at the Army Headquarters in Colombo.
A memento from the Sri Lanka Army was presented to Dr. Goonetilleke who had saved many lives in the battlefield, by the Commander in appreciation of his services to the military during the 30 – year armed conflict in Sri Lanka.
‘THE EXTRA MILE’ A Surgeon’s Experiences by Gamini Goonetilleke was officially launched on April 7 at the auditorium of the College of Surgeon’s at No 6, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07. 
“I am so glad with the response that I have received from my well-wishers and I want to thank each and everyone of you who encouraged me and inspired me to write this book and made it a reality,” Dr. Goonetilleke said speaking about his book launch. 
The copies of the book could be purchased by contacting Dr Gamini Goonetilleke at 22 Sulaiman Avenue, Colombo 5 or calling him on 0777794107 / 0112503938 and copies also could be couriered. 
The book is available for sale at Sri Lanka Medical Association, No 6 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7, Barefoot Bookshop, Colombo 3, VijithaYapa Bookshops – Thurstan Road / Flower Road / Nugegoda and  for the benefit of overseas readers, we have arranged online purchases available from the below link:

https://www.books.lk/product/the-extramile/