About the book
Starting from the birth of the first guru, Guru Nanak, the book charts the lives of the ten Gurus. Through carefully curated stories, the book highlights the egalitarian ideals and compassionate worldview that have come to define the faith, and provides the historical context for the foundational principles which guided Sikhs during the era of each Guru. Mr. Singh has deliberately approached this retelling as a storyteller in an attempt to make the work accessible and engaging. This is the first major work on Sikhism that Penguin has published in decades and they see it as a major addition to the body of literature on Sikhism.
About the author
Sarbpreet Singh is a Boston based writer, podcaster and commentator. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed Night of the Restless Spirits and the bestselling The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia, and the writer-narrator of the Story of The Sikhs podcast which has listeners in over ninety countries.
Early praise
"Richly researched yet accessible, Sarbpreet Singh’s telling of the story of one of the world’s great peoples is an intriguing insight into the history of the subcontinent. Singh’s quest to reconnect with his roots has given us a valuable primer on the spiritual and historical origins of the Sikhs. Filled both with quotations from Sikh texts and Singh’s own moving prose, The Story of the Sikhs is a fascinating read’ - Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Lok Sabha
‘Sarbpreet Singh approaches history with a storyteller’s sensibilities, making this deeply researched work highly accessible. The Story of the Sikhs introduces a new generation of Indians to the history of a very special faith, in an extremely engaging manner.’ - Meru Gokhale, Publisher – Penguin Press Group
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