Personal Storytelling: Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

by Sam Thiara

What's the last story you heard, what's the last story you wrote and what's the last story you lived? We all have stories within us; however, at times we are not aware that they exist or hold on to them because we fear that others might not be interested. If something is important to you, it is worth sharing. This book is about helping you build and tell your stories. Through personal experiences and practical exercises, you too will be able to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. In a world where there is so much visual noise, the world values and remembers stories and appreciates a good storyteller. Whether you want to be more reflective or take pleasure in the personal experiences shared, there is something for everyone in this book.

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Genres: Writing

183 pages, Paperback

First published June 14, 2014

About the author

This moving memoir by speaker, educator, and entrepreneur Sam Thiara documents his seemingly impossible quest to find his grand- father’s village—armed with little more than a faded photograph. Sam vividly recounts his adventure through India’s crowded roads—a journey filled with mishaps and surprising encounters, and a growing sense of purpose. Drinking in the beauty of the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple, he finds himself connecting more deeply with his Sikh faith, while confronting the ugliness of the country’s poverty and in- justice.

Along the way, Sam also wrestles with his sense of self. A British- born Indian, living in Canada, whose parents came from Fiji, he questions: Am I Indian? Am I Canadian? Am I Sikh? Who am I? As he begins to piece together the puzzle of his history, Sam realizes he is piecing himself together, too. Touching and inspiring, Lost and Found is a book for anyone who has felt adrift in the world, confirming that what was once lost can be found.

Sam Thiara is a storyteller, TEDx speaker, workshop facilitator, educator, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, a platform that engages people to define their path; and a lecturer at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. He is a proud recipient of the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Reviews

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminded me how easy it is to overlook the little things in life without realizing the importance of them. Great take on how to reconnect with people. Loved it.