I Say Sunrise

by Talbot Mundy

hardcover

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1947

About the author

Talbot Mundy (born William Lancaster Gribbon) was an English-born American writer of adventure fiction. Based for most of his life in the United States, he also wrote under the pseudonym of Walter Galt. Best known as the author of King of the Khyber Rifles and the Jimgrim series, much of his work was published in pulp magazines.

Reviews

[Reeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

The world often seems to be getting worse, at least if we believe what our senses tell us. But can we really trust our senses, especially when they can mislead us about simple things like sunrise and sunset? Talbot Mundy argues that we cannot, and instead urges us to awaken our consciousness rather than just our senses.

He invites us to discover for ourselves that joy is stronger than sorrow, love is stronger than hatred, hope is stronger than despair, energy is stronger than laziness, and good is stronger than evil. 'I Say Sunrise' is a joyful book, made even more impressive because, as the author explains, its joy was developed during times of struggle, shame, and grief.

On the surface, the book presents Mundy’s philosophy of life and stands as a metaphysical classic. But it goes deeper, showing us how to bring joy into our lives so we can overcome hardship and pain. The book also challenges the limits of mass thinking, explaining how society’s common beliefs shape our thoughts and how we can take back control of our own beliefs and attitudes. It covers topics like death, reincarnation, money, love, and prayer.

This is a powerful book that wakes you up. As Mundy writes: What is beyond the darkness? Some say chaos and darker night. I Say Sunrise.