HumanKind - Book Review

 


HumanKind - Changing the World One Small Act At a Time

Brad Aronson

3.5 stars


In light of the world we live in where we are often told to be cautious and perhaps to second-guess our sense to be open and caring, this book is a welcome little gem.

Don't let the 3.5 stars dissuade you from picking this one up. It is an easy read that warms your heart and offers ideas we can incorporate into our day to make someone else's hours a little bit happier. Yes, it brought me a tear or two, but only in the best kind of way!

It is packed with stories of kindness, some small, some huge but all that were welcome. It spoke of the opening of your heart in a generous way that touched first one life when it was most needed. And then how that small act of kindness encouraged/motivated/inspired that person to create a wave of kindness. And made the giver's life better too.

From the young boy who only wanted to fit in at school by arriving with a brown paper bagged-lunch to the belief from a teacher that you were worthwhile to pursue further education.

The value of letters/messages and support from strangers (is the one that stuck with me) sometimes that's what a person needs - just to know that regardless of their circumstances - someone who doesn't even know you cares enough to stop their day and send you support. Proof that kindness does exist. 

At a mere 202 pages this book packs a wallop of feel-good stories. It also includes, before the back cover, an extensive list of resources and suggestions for the reader to use kindness as a way of life.

Spoiler: this book begins with what could be a trigger for some, the health diagnosis of a loved one.

 
Surprisingly, when I returned this book  
to the library, I also saw this one. 
Which I will tackle one day too. 
 
Have you ever read two books with the same title?
 
I'm now reading Colm Toibin's The Magician. You might not hear from me next week, this is a long one!
 
What are you reading this week?
 

 

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