attempt to give the book greater contemporary currency by projecting the Sri Lankan Forces (contemporary target for war crimes allegations) into the fighting experiences attributed to Niromi de Soyza in Tamil Tigress. A review of the memoir in Ceylon Today states that while some of the arguments put forward to question its authenticity may have some veracity, they are excusable, whereas the other arguments put forward are "a load of nonsense." The reviewer states that most of the debunking allegations are rather arbitrary and petty, and that Jaffna Tamils who have actually read the book point out that its portrayal of Jaffna life at that time is quite authentic. Sri Lankan Government response The quibbles regarding the book's authenticity would seem to be rendered irrelevant by the Sri Lankan government, who do not seem to have any reservation confirming that de Soyza was indeed a member of the LTTE, and that the claims she makes are true. Author's response As part of an "inspirational address" to an Australian women's business network, it was reported that while "Sri Lankan critics have questioned Niromi's incredible story, she stands by her memoirs." When asked about the allegations of authenticity in a Q&A, the author responded, "Many have dispelled these myths. I trust in the intelligence of the readers - to read the book with an open mind without agendas and to listen to my many interviews and make up their own mind." References External links Interview with Ashley Walsh, 14 July 2011 Writing and truth:The instance of Niromi de Soyza’s Tamil Tigress, By Charles Ponnuthurai Sarvan, the Sunday Times Plus, 25 September 2011 Sri Lankan Civil War books Sri Lankan diaspora Memoirs 2011 non-fiction books Allen & Unwin books Indian Peace Keeping Force