John Sargent hails from the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in Ontario. Born of Mohawk and European descent, John discovered the Baha'i faith at a young age and has devoted much of his life to the Canadian Baha'i community. He has been involved in outreach work in Africa, remote Indigenous communities, and throughout North America. Retired from a career in architecture and Band administration he now lives in central British Columbia with his wife. One of his greatest joys is to study the Sacred Texts of the Baha'i Faith with the youth of his community. Stumbling in the Half-Light is his first book.