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When his parents separate, twelve-year-old Nick is sent to live in Surrey with a grandfather he barely knows—a man quietly battling cancer and carrying stories Nick has never heard before.
As Nick adjusts to a new school, new pressures, and the weight of a fractured family, his grandfather introduces him to the history and heart of Sikh traditions—lessons Nick was never taught growing up.
Slowly, Nick steps into the name he was born with: Nanak.
Warrior of Peace is an ode to Sikh heritage and a story about family, belonging, and the timeless values that shape who we become.
A Coming-of-Age Novel based in Surrey BC. Inspired by the author’s adolescent years, Hooped is a tale of basketball, love, and the journey of self-discovery.
Hooped has recently been added to the catalogue of learning resources for the Surrey School District and is being used in classrooms across the city. Hooped is available for purchase now.
The Night of the Morning is Michael Bains’ second book, and is a compilation of poems that he has written over the past five years.
In a world rife with unease and conflict, these poems dive deep into the core of human suffering. The urgency to awaken is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity. The Night of the Morning is available for purchase now.
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Michael was born and raised in Surrey, BC where he lived until his early twenties.
Currently 32, he lives in the Yaletown district of Vancouver. He enjoys staying physically active and is a prolific writer. He has released two books - Hooped and The Night of the Morning.
You can follow Michael on Instagram at @michaelbains_ and @hoopedtalks.
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