The Lighthouse Effect

How Ordinary People Can Have an Extraordinary Impact in the World

By: Steve Pemberton

Narrated by: Rick Jones

In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a "human lighthouse" for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity.

Our polarized, divisive culture seems to be without heroes and role models. We are adrift in a dark sea of disillusionment and distrust and we need "human lighthouses" to give us hope and direct us back to the goodness in each other and in our own hearts.

Steve Pemberton found a lighthouse in an ordinary man named John Sykes, his former high school counselor. John gave Steve a safe harbor after Steve escaped an abusive foster home and together they navigated a new path that led to personal and professional success. Through stories of people like John and several others, you will identify how the hardships you have overcome equip you to be a "human lighthouse," inspiring those around you.

The humble gestures of kindness that change the course of our lives can shift the course for America too. With a unique vision for building up individuals and communities and restoring trust, The Lighthouse Effect opens your eyes to those who are quietly heroic. You will reflect on the lighthouses in your own life and be reminded that the greatest heroes are alongside us--and within us.

An Inspiring Tearjerker

This was a really great and inspiring story, love the writing style and the way everything ties together. I cried through most of the stories, but I would still recommend this book. And the narrator was excellent, very clear and easy to understand.

Relevance

In a day and age where these scenarios are all but becoming the norm, to hear someone speak of how to be a beacon to someone else is remarkable. We don’t have to live by the adage that negativity breeds negativity, it can also breed hero’s and guardians. Thank you for sharing these stories.

Guidance while I was dealing with change.

Everyone goes through life changes - new jobs, relationships, moving to a new location. For me, as I read this book amongst the changes I’m experiencing, I found great peace and acceptance with the process as a result.

Excellent book (so is his other book A Chance in The World).

Steve Pemberton is a Lighthouse!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Through very personal examples of people from his life, Steve Pemberton inspires us with what it means to be a Lighthouse and how to become one for others. This is an excellent book!

Just what the world needs

It is amazing the power we ALL have to make a positive impact on others.