This autobiography, set in the social, economic and educational history of Sri Lanka, is an exceptionally informative and entertaining work. Nandasiri Jasentuliyana describes his humble beginnings in Ambalangoda, his sports oriented youth, and the successes and stresses of his carefully directed education. He was educated in Sri Lanka, England and Canada before entering a 40-year career with the United Nations. He recounts the triumphs and tragedies of his adult life with humour, perceptiveness, and profundity rarely consolidated in any single work. The book uniquely interweaves a historical and cultural environment into a rapid moving and exciting career, which expands to the broadest dimensions of the universe through his role as Director of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs. Every page of the memorable account rewards the reader with exploding impressions and colours in this kaleidoscope of the author's journey through life.