Wilfred Perera's autobiography launch

The autobiography of Wilfred Perera's 45 years in his life in teaching, politics and writing titled Visammuthi Sammuthiya (assent over dissent) will be launched at St. Benedict's College Hall at 3.00 p.m. today.

Perera, a staunch supporter of the Leftist politics joined the Lanka Sama Samaja Party in 1952. As a member of the party, he co-edited the party newspaper Sama Samajaya and later became the editor of the paper. Disillusioned with the principles of LSSP he left the party in 1964.

Retiring from his teaching profession he took to editing and writing. He was one time editor of Sadharanaya of centre for society and religion and Sanvaada of Christian workers' fellowship.

Among the books, he has authored are Muthu Etaya, Samaja Saadharanaya Ha Adhikaranaya (translations), Abhiyogaya (poetry) and Selalihiniya study aid. He has authored a book on child labour for UNESCO.

At the launch where Principal of St. Benedict's College is at the chair. Prof. Carlo Fonseka will deliver the keynote address. Ravindra Randeniya will talk on behalf of old students of St. Benedict's.