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HumanKind. Brad Aronson
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isbn 9781928055648
Автор произведения Brad Aronson
Жанр Биографии и Мемуары
Издательство Ingram
PRAISE FOR HUMANKIND
“I believe we’re all connected, and our purpose here on Earth is to help one another. In HumanKind, Brad Aronson shows us how to do this. The stories he shares will inspire you and, thanks to his practical tips, you’ll feel empowered to act on that feeling and put kindness into action every day, in ways big and small.”
—GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back
“Every life is a story woven around the web of relationships, chance encounters and daily challenges. Unconsciously or consciously we are the authors of our life stories. In this very elegant and wise book, Brad shows how we can create a life of adventure and healing by making our lives stories of love in action.”
—DEEPAK CHOPRA
“A refreshing read about the best of ‘humankind.’ This book offers insights and actionable ideas on how we can be our best selves.”
—PAM IORIO, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
“HumanKind is filled with uplifting stories that will inspire you. Goodness begets goodness and this book is chock-full of goodness. Too often these days, the focus is on the negative, on disagreements and fights; this book is the exact opposite. It will make your day, every day you read it.”
—MARK K. SHRIVER, President, Save the Children Action Network and author of New York Times bestseller A Good Man
“HumanKind is a beautiful, sweet reminder of how the simplest act of kindness can have a profound and lasting impact on both the giver and receiver. It reinforces how compassion, empathy and goodwill are fundamental qualities the world needs now, more than ever.”
—LAURA SCHROFF, #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of An Invisible Thread
“HumanKind is a celebration of the impact of small choices to transform ourselves and the world around us. It offers up an inspiring way for us to make the world better, even amid injustice, tragedy and misfortune. Read this book for inspiration and a path to the mindset and actions that will contribute to personal happiness and a world full of love.”
—WENDY KOPP, founder, Teach For America
“HumanKind will lift you up and open your heart. It left me feeling grateful and inspired.”
—KEVIN KRUSE, New York Times bestselling author
“HumanKind is a heartfelt reminder of the impact that small acts of kindness have on our communities.”
—SUSAN CAMPBELL, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Philadelphia region
“Thank you to Brad Aronson for spreading the gospel of kindness. This is a lovely and inspiring book on how we can make the world better with gestures big and small.”
—A.J. JACOBS, author of numerous New York Times bestsellers including Thanks a Thousand
This book is dedicated to Mia and Jack.
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One hundred percent of author royalties are going to charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2 The Role of a Lifetime
CHAPTER 3 Less Is More Than You Think
CHAPTER 10 Catch a Wave (or Start One)
Notes
Recommended Reading and Viewing
INTRODUCTION
A FEW YEARS AGO, I attended the high school graduation of one of my mentees. All the students at Girard College (yes, that’s actually the name of the high school) are there because of some sort of adversity in their lives. The vast majority of them are also from areas of Philadelphia where it’s assumed that they won’t go to college. In their neighborhoods, one in three kids drops out of high school and only a small fraction of those who do graduate continue their education.
At Girard, on the other hand, 100 percent of that year’s graduates were accepted by colleges. These students beat the odds and went on to attend some of the best institutions in the country, including the University of Pennsylvania, Wesleyan and Howard.
At the graduation ceremony, parents who hadn’t graduated high school were crying and cheering for their children who were. Children who were