Her writing and speaking bring together her enthusiasm for sex and her love for the glory of God. Her nonfiction books are gold-standard guides for good sex for all ages. She also writes romantic fiction with a social conscience and a twist of adventure, bringing together her international experience in sexual health and her passion for her homeland of Sri Lanka.
You and Me by the Book
In You and Me by the Book, children learn that God had created them right from the beginning to be either a boy or a girl, regardless of how they feel or what they like to do. Best-selling author Patricia Weerakoon leads children to understand that God’s plan for them is good, and that it is part of a bigger purpose in which God never stops loving his people. Question boxes throughout and extra pointers for parents and carers mean that You and Me by the Book can encourage conversation about the body, sex, identity and God’s big plan for his people as revealed in the Bible.
The Gender Revolution
A biblical framework for understanding gender dysphoria that offers a road map for Christians wishing to engage on this fraught topic.
Serendib: White Plague
In 2030 a virus is hijacked and mutated into a biological weapon. A lab leak results in a deadly encephalitis virus sweeping the world affecting white people.
Talking Sex by the Book
Every parent faces the need to talk to their child about sex at one point or another. With so many complex questions and scenarios confronting today’s children, these conversations are becoming more and more crucial. But how do you start the conversation? How do you know what to tell your kids now, and what to leave until they are older? How do you talk through these issues with your child helpfully? And how do you overcome the barriers that might be holding you back or making you cringe? Patricia Weerakoon combines secular research with biblical guidelines to answer all these questions, and gives advice for different age levels from toddlers to teens and beyond on topics such as body development and image, sex and relationships, pornography and gender. There are also activities to help parents to work through their own hesitations and concerns. Whether you are a parent, carer, grandparent, aunt, uncle or part of the church family, this easy-to-follow guide is a must-have which can help you to give the kids in your life a roadmap for understanding and living out God’s plan for sex, identity and relationships.
Birds and Bees by the Book
Designed for parents and carers to read with children aged 7 to 10, 'Birds and Bees by the Book' creates a safe space for answering questions about sexuality, gender and identity. (6 book pack)
Growing Up By the Book
Puberty—it’s an exciting time. You’re not a child, but you’re not an adult either. Your body is changing: breasts, curves and periods; deepening voices, broadening shoulders and wet dreams. And hair in some quite strange places! And, you don’t feel like a child. Well, sometimes you still want to cuddle Mum but mostly you want to do things your own way and explore your own identity. And then there’s all this talk about sex! So, how do you manage all these changes? How do you decide ‘your way’? Who (or where) do you go to for advice? Renowned sex therapist and educator Patricia Weerakoon answers the most common questions kids aged 10−14 have about puberty, sex and relationships. She’ll get you thinking about how you see your body, what you feed your brain, and who you base your identity on. But growing up is more than just facts; it’s about becoming the best person you can be. You’ll see how living your life the way God intended is best for you, your friends and your family.
Teen Sex By the Book
As a teenager, sex surrounds you: it’s not something you need to go looking for. Perhaps you think you know it all ... or maybe that’s just the impression you give your friends. This book answers your questions about teenage sexuality and relationships. Renowned sex therapist and educator, Dr Patricia Weerakoon, explores the topics of sexual desire and arousal, falling in love, and dating—things like, ‘How far is too far?’ You’ll also cover topics like cybersex, pornography and homosexuality, and the effects these can have on our sex lives. The discussion is frank and, in parts, explicit. You may find it a little uncomfortable, but it’s stuff that will inform and challenge you. Ultimately, it calls you to consider who you are and what you stand for. Discover how living God’s countercultural lifestyle leads to healthy, pleasurable sex and intimate, satisfying relationships that last a lifetime.
The Best Sex for Life
We live in a world of rampant individualism and self-fulfilment. We’re entitled to sexual satisfaction; our culture vigorously affirms it. The result is dissatisfaction—sex is not as frequent, exciting or orgasmic as it should be and it’s usually our spouse’s fault. Whether you’ve accepted that ‘this is as good as it gets’, struggle in ignorance, or turn to other sources for fulfilment, know that this is not how God intended sex to be! The best way to have a happy, fulfilled sex life is to understand God’s purpose for sexuality and to be willing to live under biblical direction for our relationships in marriage and beyond. No matter whether you are engaged, a newlywed or have been married for many years, this new book by Patricia Weerakoon is for you. We will discuss the day-to-day activities of a good sex life plus hot topics like premarital sex, infidelity, pornography, sex toys, sexual dysfunctions and variant sexual practices. Discover how to have the best sex for life, no matter what stage of life you are at.
Snowy Summer
Annie Samarasinghe has it all together. Beautiful and brilliant, she has a medical career in Sydney and a fiancé in Sri Lanka. But on the week of her wedding to childhood-sweetheart Sunil, Annie uncovers the shattering truth behind the façade of his business. Forced to hide out in the Snowy Mountains, Annie changes her name and her story. When she meets the brusque and arrogant Roy Broughton-Knight, she discovers she’s not the only one hiding secrets. But the more she gets to know Roy, the closer Sunil comes to finding her. Against the stunning backdrops of Sri Lanka and the Snowy Mountains, Annie and Roy learn to face the betrayals in their pasts and fight their fears. But how will they embrace the possibilities of a future?
Empire's Children
Shiro, the daughter of a native tea-maker, cares nothing for the class distinctions of tea plantation life. She dreams of a future as a missionary doctor and wants nothing more than to play with her best friend, Lakshmi, even though Lakshmi is a coolie labourer. Into their world come Anthony Ashley Cooper and his brother William, heirs to the tea plantations in Sri Lanka. From childhood, the boys were taught to scorn Sri-Lankan natives and see labourers as slaves to be used for personal gratification and to increase company profits. Will Shiro’s dream ever be realised or will circumstances conspire against her? Can Lakshmi rise above the destiny that says she will always be a lowly labourer? Will Anthony and William ever see them for what they really are?