Us

by Satya Das

Please embark on the journey of Us. Our journey seeks a future where all humans live together enjoying freedom from fear and freedom from in community, with dignity, in harmony with one another and with the natural world. Why should you join? Because you try to be a good person. You care about others. You value honesty and integrity. You know the difference between right and wrong. You accept wisdom wherever it’s found. Above all, you want to live a life of meaning and purpose. A life that makes a difference. As we go along, you will choose your own final destination. It will suit who you are, and the change you would like to see in the world. So welcome aboard. And bring some folks with you. There’s room enough for all of Us.

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2019

Reviews

[Silpi DC · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was an engaging and beautiful work of literary non-fiction. The narrative style is almost poetic and makes you want to keep reading. I found the blend of memoir and political history to be fascinating, and learned a lot that I hadn't previously known (Malala's influence before she was shot, the way modern-day China blends communism and capitalism, the way Indonesia formed its democracy). The book is introduced as "the story of an ordinary life lived in extraordinary times", and the personal narrative helps to ground the reader as it moves through time and around the world.

This book feels especially relevant here and now, as we see the rise of fascism and hatred around the world. Its call to action is that we adapt the principles of non-violent resistance to build a new culture based on love and human rights, where all people are valued. I think this is something a lot of people want right now, and Us gives us some inspiration and examples of how to get there.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in social justice issues and politics, and to anyone looking for an antidote to all the cynicism and pessimism that's surrounding us. A great and inspiring read!

[Sheelagh Caygill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book with a crucial message for the times in which we live. Satya Das draws on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and and Nelson Mandela to present one way forward for a struggling and fractured world. The starting place is love - for ourselves and our communities. Then Satya calls on readers to be active in a way that best suits them. Can we help fix our broken democracies and communities so that citizens of the Earth live peaceful and content lives, free from fear and want? This is Satya's challenge, and one we all need to take before it's too late.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Us is a very moving read. The perspectives shared with the world through the book shows how we can sculpt it for a better tomorrow. Travelling with Satya through his journey is a call to action, it is a great way to take a step forward and make changes in the world. If you are driven to make a change in the world I urge you to pick this book up and give it a read.”

[Jaimi Reese · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found it to be a beautiful blend between personal narrative and philosophy. A well-reasoned call to action championing non-violence and grassroots community action. If you feel dire about the state of the world, this book is an antidote to feeling powerless.