A heartfelt journey through a mother's eventful childhood

A Splash of Honey by Christabelle Corea-Aturupane

- Dr. Chonira Aturupane

"Books are the windows to the soul, and a long life is the library" (Author unknown).

My mother, Christabelle CoreaAturupane launched her book, A Splash of Honey, on August 16th, 2025, at 90 years of age. In addition to being a writer with published writings and poetry, she is also a talented musician and artist. She plays the piano, organ, and piano accordion, and has participated in two art exhibitions at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo.

My mother is an avid reader and storyteller par excellence, with an unparalleled gift for the art of the narrative. Books and our mother's stories were a constant presence throughout my brothers' and my childhood.

When our young cousins visited, our favourite pastime was to huddle together on a bed, hanging onto her every word as she brought enchanting tales to life. She wove tales of magic and adventure reminiscent of Enid Blyton and transported us to magical realms and fantasy worlds. As we grew up, my mother often shared vivid stories of her childhood and the people who shaped her world. There was enchantment in her ability to bond generations through tales that never seem to grow old. It is only fitting that my mother's stories will now forever live in her book.