"Of Tamils and Tigers Part II" by Ben Bavinck is a historical record capturing the author's experiences during Sri Lanka's war years. Born in Indonesia in 1924 to Dutch missionary parents, Bavinck, fluent in Tamil, lived in Jaffna from 1954 to 1972 as a missionary-teacher. Returning to Sri Lanka in 1988 as a relief worker, he chronicled decades of political turmoil, emphasizing the resilience of ordinary Sri Lankan people amid the conflict. The diaries offer a unique perspective, focusing on the impact of everyday individuals rather than political or armed leaders.
