Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
These heartwarming, true stories of people doing good in the world will inspire you and rekindle your faith in humankind.
When Brad Aronson's wife Mia got sick with leukemia, their friends, family members and complete strangers lifted them up during that dark time, often with the smallest of gestures. It was during Mia's treatment and recovery that Brad came to realize how life-changing a simple act of kindness can be.
HumanKind is a celebration of those moments, in which even a small act of goodwill can make a big difference. In its pages you'll meet the third-grade teacher who changed a boy's life with a lesson in shoe-tying. The band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes--and, in the process, mend hearts--for homeless people. The woman whose decision to make an extra meal to feed someone in need led to a movement that's provided more than 500,000 meals. And so many more everyday heroes--ordinary people who have had an extraordinary impact.
HumanKind also provides easy ways for you to amplify your own kindness. You'll learn where small donations have an outsized impact--like curing someone's blindness. You'll find a dozen ideas that people going through difficult times suggest as the best ways to help them. You'll discover nonprofits that will forward your letters of encouragement to hospitalized kids, recently diagnosed cancer patients and others who will cherish your support.
A much-needed reminder of our own good fortune and the amazing world in which we live, HumanKind is filled with true, heartwarming stories that will lift your spirit and leave you feeling inspired to create positive change in your own community.
Synopsis
These heartwarming, true stories of people doing good in the world will inspire you and rekindle your faith in humankind.
When Brad Aronson's wife, Mia, got sick with leukemia, they were overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness from friends, family members, and complete strangers. Inspired by the many demonstrations of "humankindness" that supported their family through Mia's recovery, Brad began seeking out and writing the stories of individuals and organizations whose acts of kindness transform lives every day.
The stories in HumanKind are about ordinary people making an extraordinary impact. You'll meet the group of grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people; the woman who created a movement that has provided more than 500,000 meals for the hungry; the construction worker whose kindness saved a homeless man during a chance encounter.
As well as these life-enriching stories of generosity and good will, the book lists many organizations who can channel and amplify your own acts of kindness. In HumanKind you will:
- Learn how donating even a small amount can have an outsized impact like helping to cure an individual's blindness
- Find out how you can make a difference with your words by writing letters of encouragement to hospitalized kids, foster youths, and others who will cherish your support
- Discover many more opportunities to provide help to those in need, from disadvantaged young people to veterans
A perfect feel-good gift book, HumanKind will leave you feeling grateful and inspired, and provide resources for you to create positive change in your own community and around the world.
Synopsis
"An elegant, wise book of love in action."
--Deepak Chopra
"These stories will inspire you."
--Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
The Universe Has Your Back
These heartwarming, true stories of people doing good in the world will inspire you and rekindle your faith in humankind.
Brad Aronson's life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. Following her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two-and-a-half years either by her side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia's illness. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to ultimately work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family, and even complete strangers.
HumanKind is a celebration of those moments and so many others--when a small act of kindness transforms a life. In its pages, you'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single conversation, the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people, and more.
Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds. You'll discover how buying someone a meal or sharing a little encouragement at the right time can transform someone's world, as well as your own.
HumanKind will leave you grateful for what you have and provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us. This feel-good book is an uplifting reminder of what really matters and provides resources that will help you to create positive change in your community and in your life, one small act at a time.
All author royalties are going to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Synopsis
"An elegant, wise book of love in action."
--Deepak Chopra
HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book that we all need right now.
Brad Aronson's life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. After her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two-and-a-half years either by her side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia's illness. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family, and even complete strangers.
Inspired by the many demonstrations of "humankindness" that supported their family through Mia's recovery, Brad began writing about the people who rescued his family from that dark time, often with the smallest of gestures. But he didn't stop there. Knowing that simple acts of kindness transform lives across the globe every day, he sought out these stories and shares some of the best ones here.
In HumanKind, you'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe tying, the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people, and many other heroes.
Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds. You'll discover how buying someone a meal or sharing a little encouragement at the right time can change someone's world, as well as your own.
The resource section at the back of the book provides guidance and organizations that will help you channel and amplify your own acts of kindness. Here you'll discover:
- How you can fund a surgery to cure someone's blindness with a donation of less than $200;
- Organizations through which you can provide a birthday gift for a child who otherwise wouldn't receive one;
- Multiple places where you can send letters of encouragement to support hospitalized kids, lonely seniors, refugees, veterans, and others;
- And over fifty more ways you can change a life.
HumanKind will touch your heart. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be reminded of what really matters.
All author royalties go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Synopsis
A National Bestseller
Featured by: Wall Street Journal, USA Today, People Magazine, Talk Radio Europe, Canadian Book Club Awards, and others.
"An elegant, wise book of love in action."
--Deepak Chopra
"The most uplifting and life affirming book in years."
--Forbes
HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book that we all need right now. It's filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference.
Brad Aronson's life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. After her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two and a half years either by her side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia's illness. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family and even complete strangers.
Inspired by the many demonstrations of "humankindness" that supported their family through Mia's recovery, Brad began writing about the people who rescued his family from that dark time, often with the smallest of gestures. But he didn't stop there. Knowing that simple acts of kindness transform lives across the globe every day, he sought out these stories and shares some of the best ones here.
In HumanKind, you'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe tying, the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people, and many other heroes.
Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds. You'll discover how buying someone a meal or sharing a little encouragement at the right time can change someone's world, as well as your own.
The resource section at the back of the book provides guidance and organizations that will help you channel and amplify your own acts of kindness. Here you'll discover:
- How you can fund a surgery to cure someone's blindness with a donation of less than $200.
- Organizations through which you can provide a birthday gift for a child who otherwise wouldn't receive one.
- Multiple places where you can send letters of encouragement to support hospitalized kids, lonely seniors, refugees, veterans and others in need.
- And over fifty more ways you can change a life.
HumanKind will leave you grateful for what you have and provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us. This feel-good book will touch your heart. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll be reminded of what really matters.
All author royalties go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Synopsis
This Wall Street Journal Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller and Canadian Book Club Award Winner is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. "Elegant and wise" (Deepak Chopra), "The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years." (Forbes)
Brad Aronson's life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. After her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two and a half years either by her side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia's illness. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family and even complete strangers.
Inspired by the many demonstrations of "humankindness" that supported their family through Mia's recovery, Brad began writing about the people who rescued his family from that dark time, often with the smallest of gestures. But he didn't stop there. Knowing that simple acts of kindness transform lives across the globe every day, he sought out these stories and shares some of the best ones here.
In HumanKind, you'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe tying, the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people, and many other heroes.
Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds. You'll discover how buying someone a meal or sharing a little encouragement at the right time can change someone's world, as well as your own.
The resource section at the back of the book provides guidance and organizations that will help you channel and amplify your own acts of kindness. Here you'll discover:
- How you can fund a surgery to cure someone's blindness with a donation of less than $200.
- Organizations through which you can provide a birthday gift for a child who otherwise wouldn't receive one.
- Multiple places where you can send letters of encouragement to support hospitalized kids, lonely seniors, refugees, veterans and others in need.
- And over fifty more ways you can change a life.
HumanKind will leave you grateful for what you have and provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us. This feel-good book will touch your heart. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll be reminded of what really matters.
All author royalties go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Synopsis
This Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. "Elegant and wise" (Deepak Chopra). "The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years" (Forbes).
"This might be the most beautiful book I've ever read. It's lifted my soul and brought me to tears in all the right ways."--Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times bestsellers
Named best inspirational book of the year by the Independent Book Publishers Association and chosen as an International Book Awards winner, HumanKind is the heartwarming, feel-good book we all need right now. These inspiring stories will open your heart and rekindle your faith in humanity.
You'll meet the mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe-tying and see the far-reaching ripple effects of that seemingly small deed. You'll also meet the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; the band of seamstress grandmothers who patch clothes and mend hearts for homeless people; the puppy, given as a gift, that touched the lives of thousands of children; and many other heroes.
There are also practical tips for making a difference with your own words and deeds, and the resource section lists organizations where you can channel your efforts to create your own ripples of kindness.
HumanKind is a great gift to yourself and anyone who's been a source of kindness in your life. It will leave you grateful for what you have, provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us, and remind you of what really matters.
All author royalties are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Synopsis
- Philanthropic: The author is donating all royalties to charity, a living demonstration of the values of kindness and generosity that infuse the stories in the book.
- Healing: Against the backdrop of a deeply divided society in which civility has gone by the wayside, these inspiring true stories are a healing tonic that will bring groups and individuals together and encourage a proliferation of good works in the real world.
- Empowering: In his work with non-profits, author Brad Aronson often hears from people who want to make a difference but don't feel they can because they aren't able to contribute on a grand scale. This book reminds us that the essence of human kindness is found in the small gestures one individual makes to another. Acts of charity don't need to be in the news to make a huge impact.
- Resourceful: As readers become inspired by the stories and real-life examples of kindness shared in the book, they will feel moved to follow suit with their own outreach and acts of generosity. This book provides a wealth of actionable information for readers to amplify their impact. It also identifies outstanding non-profit organizations who can help readers channels their efforts.
- Partnerships: As an expert in digital marketing, the author will parlay his good contacts and strong partnerships with the media, corporations, and in the non-profit sector into solid support for the book. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Hopeworks will partner in promoting the book--Aronson has served on the boards of both of these organizations.
Synopsis
This Wall Street Journal best seller, USA Today best seller and Canadian Book Club Awards winner is filled with inspiring, true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. "Elegant and wise" (Deepak Chopra), "The most uplifting and life-affirming book in years" (Forbes).
"This might be the most beautiful book I've ever read. It's lifted my soul and brought me to tears in all the right ways" (Jane Green, author of 18 New York Times best sellers).
Brad Aronson's life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. After her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two and a half years either by her side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia's illness. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family and even complete strangers.
Inspired by the many demonstrations of "humankindness" that supported their family through Mia's recovery, Brad began writing about the people who rescued his family from that dark time, often with the smallest of gestures. But he didn't stop there. Knowing that simple acts of kindness transform lives across the globe every day, he sought out these inspirational stories and shares the most heartwarming ones here.
In HumanKind you'll meet a mentor who changed a child's life with a single lesson in shoe tying; an inspiring six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement; a band of seamstress grandmothers who descend on Philadelphia every week to patch clothes -- and, in the process, mend hearts-- for homeless people; and many other heroes.
Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference in others' lives through the simplest words and deeds. From a $200 donation that can cure someone's blindness to letters of encouragement you can send to nonprofits that deliver mail to hospitalized kids, lonely seniors and others in need, you'll be amazed how far a little kindness goes.
All author royalties from this uplifting best seller go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.