Amy Johnson asked Pramudith D. Rupasinghe:

How did you get a very deep understanding about West African life style and society during a very short time? When I read Behind the Eclipse, I realize that you have tried to think completely different from who you are, for example you are from Asia, from a Buddhist background, reserved society but you succeeds to bring the African traditions and life style to the surface. What skills helped you in it?

Pramudith D. Rupasinghe Hi Amy, your question picks a very important aspect of this whole writing 'Behind the Eclipse'. I lived in West African region for more than five years which is not a short period to know social and cultural aspects of a region. besides that I have travelled in more than half of the continent, 29 countries. On top of it, I lived in Liberia during the full length of Ebola crisis 2013-2016. Therefore I believe I have lived long enough in Africa to understand the threads of their social fabric.
Secound part of the question is related to cultural sensitivity and respect to diversity. I had to deal with my personal biases a lot. I guess I have overcome those internal challenges while writing 'Behind the Eclipse' My profession as a psychologist helped me a lot to be empathetic and non-jusdgemental. Besides that cultural awareness helped me a lot.

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