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A search for the past. An identity reclaimed.
This moving memoir by speaker, educator, and entrepreneur Sam Thiara documents his seemingly impossible quest to find his grandfather'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 injustice. 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.
About the author
Sam Thiara is a storyteller, writer, speaker, coach, workshop facilitator, educator, and entrepreneur. He appreciates the opportunity to share and learn from his adventures, whether it is travelling to a far-off place or somewhere local.
Sam is the founder and Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, a platform that engages people to define their path. His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and professional development. For his work, he was recognized by the Governor General of Canada with the Canadian Sovereign's Volunteer Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Over the years, he has mentored hundreds, engaged thousands, and worked with more than forty-five non-profits.
He is a lecturer at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, where he blends academic and professional experiences into a rich environment that captivates his audience. Sam's current area of expertise is engaging with post-secondary institutions, administrators, and educators so that the student's experience is at the centre point. He also provides personal development to young professionals who are trying to better appreciate their journey. Equally, he is also called upon to help with organizational alignment and improvements in companies.
