Against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean, in the early hours of the morning, are two men who walk on the beach sharing their life stories. Roy, a middle manager from a manufacturing plant, is desperate for answers as he struggles to lead an initiative that threatens the jobs of the managers of the factory. Accompanying him is Ed, a retired medical doctor turned corporate leader, who has managed to save a chain of companies from bankruptcy. Using the human body as a leadership model, Ed narrates stories from his own past to elaborate on the different stages involved in the development of human maturity within organizations. Encapsulated in a moving story of ambition, success, family and loss, is a series of anecdotes that talk about the purpose and fulfillment at work and life as a whole.
Reviews
Kushil Gunasekera
The heart of the story is about how high one bounces back when he hits the bottom and this is a timely message when so much is rapidly changing around us
Anna de Boer (ACC)
Anyone who leads companies, teams, families or themselves towards positive change and transformation will be able to relate to Rozaine’s message.
Mel Kaario (CPCP)
Through her story, Rozaine brings a fresh perspective to how we best function, grow and thrive as people, organisations, and communities. Hers are ideas worth heeding and implementing.
Dr. Chintha Dissanayake
Feizal Samath
Romesh Moraes
Capt Elmo Jayawardena
Awards & Nominations
2010 State Literary Awards
Colours of the Sun was one of the five nominated works in at the State Literary Awards 2010.
2010 Shortlisted for Gratiaen Awards
Colours of the Sun was one of the five shortlisted works in the Gratiaen Awards 2010.
2010-2020- Features and Reviews locally and internationally
Rozaine’s work has been reviewed by experts locally and internationally and featured in international journals and magazines.