Alumnus, Rasika Silva, who studied Comparative Literary Studies and Film Studies at the University of Kent between 2005-09 has recently written and published a short memoir called ‘Lopsided’. The memoir primarily records Rasika’s difficulties with Multiple Sclerosis, which he was diagnosed with a year after graduation and chart’s the development of his condition from the beginning until now.<\/p>\n
Synopsis<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the story of a young man embattled within himself as he tries to deal with the ever-growing condition commonly known as multiple sclerosis. It charts his life in detail, through a panoply of various stylistic techniques, from his first relapse when at home and while still a teenager through the various phases that followed. His eventual diagnosis and \u2018the melting pot\u2019 encountered in university life were all transformative in the man he has now become.<\/p>\n The story wishes to touch the hearts of others like him and find common ground in the illnesses which they face.<\/p>\n You can buy a copy of Rasika’s book here: https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Lopsided-Rasika-Dillon-Silva-ebook\/dp\/B084RQZWRY<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"