Book Launch: Marked by Scars, Forged by Time by Karthi Mathavan

Join us to celebrate the launch of ‘Marked by Scars, Forged by Time’ by Karthi Mathavan. An exploration of escaping and recovering from civil war, this book explores themes surrounding hope, peace, and the path to healing. Karthi will be joined 'in conversation with' Mishara Mathavan, Miyana Mathavan, and Franco Rosin.

About the Author

Karthi Mathavan is a storyteller and memoirist shaped by the dual realities of a civil war in Sri Lanka and the expectations of a strict South Asian upbringing. These early experiences formed the foundation of her understanding of resilience, identity, and the quiet strength people carry without even realising it.

What began as a small writing project in 2017 evolved into a memoir — part story, part guide — offering lessons for anyone navigating difficult seasons or searching for their place in the world. Karthi writes the way she lives: honestly, reflectively, and with a deep intention to help others recognise the wisdom hidden inside their own experiences.

About the Book

Have you ever felt scared or unsure of your footing? Does life constantly throw challenges your way? Do you feel unable to take the next step?

These defining life events can bring out the best in you. Life challenges prepare you to become a better version of yourself. Are you game enough to let it?

In Marked by Scars, Forged by Time, author Karthi Mathavan walks through the darkest times of her life as a child growing up during a civil war in Sri Lanka, before moving to New Zealand and Australia and navigating through cultural barriers.

By sharing these moments, she hopes to inspire others to embrace their footings and rediscover their worth.