The Light We Give

How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life

By: Simran Jeet Singh

Narrated by: Simran Jeet Singh

A National Bestseller

“I love this book… It is rich in wisdom, religious and personal, and it is absolutely charming.” —Anne Lamott, author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow

An inspiring approach to a happier, more fulfilling life through Sikh teachings on love and service.

As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily: at school, in their neighborhood, playing sports, and later in college and beyond. Despite the prejudice and hate he faced, this self-described “turban-wearing, brown-skinned, beard-loving Sikh” refused to give in to negativity. Instead, Singh delved deep into the Sikh teachings that he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. These Sikh tenets of love and service to others have empowered him to forge a life of connection and a commitment to justice that have made him a national figure in the areas of equity, inclusion, and social justice.

The Light We Give lays out how we can learn to integrate ethical living to achieve personal happiness and a happier life. It speaks to those who are inspired to take on positive change but don’t know where to begin. To those who crave the chance to be empathetic but are afraid of looking vulnerable. To those who seek the courage to confront hatred with love and compassion. Singh reaches beyond his comfort zone to practice this deeper form of living and explores how everyone can learn the insights and skills that have kept him engaged and led him to commit to activism without becoming consumed by anger, self-pity, or burnout.

Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give is a transformative book of hope that shows how each of us can turn away from fear and uncertainty and move toward renewal and positive change.

Beautiful, inspiring, enlightening

The lessons throughout can be applied in so many facets of life. Simran is insightful and his sense of humor is enduring. I have a greater appreciation for human kind and a desire to apply these teachings to my life.

A wonderful book.

Perfect for anyone and very enlightening. I highly recommend it and will buy for my family to read.

awesome

I have listened to this book 5 times. it has been a game changer for my life. The person who reads the book, also has a nice calming voice.

inspirational and affirming!

I appreciate the authenticity and truth of the writing and speaking. I will take these lessons into my daily life.

Smart and inspiring

I was thoroughly delighted by this book. Blending the genres of memoir, history, religious studies and self-help, the author does such a nice job explaining his faith and how it has shaped him into what I consider a model American citizen that I tore through the audio book far more quickly than I expected. It’s smart, honest and funny. I will be gifting more to friends and family members, which I rarely do.