Adele Barker, who was awarded a Ucross Fellowship for her work on this book, is the author or editor of five books on Russian literature and cultural life. Most recently, she received a Fulbright Senior Scholar grant to teach and write in Sri Lanka.
“Rich in the tales of Sri Lanka under colonial British rule
as well as coverage of the current civil war, Barker’s memoir is an
enlightening and captivating read.”—Kristine Huntley, Booklist
“Anyone going to Sri Lanka should consider Adele Barker’s Not Quite
Paradise essential reading. Even travelers headed to other parts of
the globe—or those going no farther than their own living room—will
find this story of an American woman thoughtfully wending her way
through the complexities of another country’s culture and history
fascinating.”—Kristin Ohlson, author of Stalking the Divine and
coauthor of Kabul Beauty School
“Adele Barker offers this memorable gift: the story of strangers
from very different countries becoming cherished and enduring
friends. Against the background of a most beautiful country and
through the tragedies that have marred its recent history, her love
of the land and for its people won a high place in this reader’s
heart.”—Mary Oliver, Pulitzer Prize–winning poet
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