Uplifting stories, vignettes, and reflections to inspire gratitude, love, joy, and hope in navigating life in a changing, challenging world.
Through the lens of five transformative practices-gratitude, love, joy, happiness, and hope-bestselling author Monique Gray Smith weaves together short stories, poignant reflections, and thoughtful questions that invite readers to pause and reconnect with their inner light. As an Indigenous author, Monique brings her cultural wisdom and unique perspective to each reflection. This beautiful and welcoming book can be read cover to cover or used as a daily source of guidance, offering gentle wisdom that inspires and empowers.
Sharing the Light is a powerful reminder that when we embrace our light and share it with the world, that energy not only transforms us but ripples out to uplift everyone around us.
Uplifting stories, vignettes, and reflections to inspire gratitude, love, joy, and hope in navigating life in a changing, challenging world.
• GIFTED STORYTELLER: A bestselling author for adults and children, Monique Gray Smith's books have been celebrated for their wisdom, knowledge, and hopeful spirit. Her adult novel, Tilly and the Crazy Eights (2019; Second Story Press) was awarded the 2019 PMC Indigenous Literature award and was longlisted for Canada Reads in 2021. Her juvenile nonfiction book, Speaking Our Truth (2017; Orca), was also a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award in 2018.
• CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS VOICES AND KNOWLEDGE: Inspired by Embers by Richard Wagamese, Monique Gray Smith (of mixed Cree and Scottish descent), brings authenticity, cultural richness, and a deep connection to community and tradition to the weaving of Sharing the Light.
• NEW YEAR, NEW LIGHT: With inspiring themes and gentle wisdom, Sharing the Light makes the perfect gift for those at the beginning of a new year, journey, or challenge.
• BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOK: With its inspiring themes and gentle wisdom, Sharing the Light will be a charming and attractive giftable hardcover that will be a perfect gift for those seeking hope, healing, and personal growth.
