Dare to be kind : how extraordinary compassion can transform our world
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Dare to be kind : how extraordinary compassion can transform our world

By Velasquez, Lizzie, author.
Morris, Catherine Avril, author.

Published 2017 by Hachette Books, New York

ISBN 9780316272438

Bib Id 2100684

Edition First edition.

Description 192 pages ; 22 cm

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2017-002974
ISBN
9780316272438 (hardcover) $22.00
0316272434
9780316272469 (paperback) $15.00
0316272469
Call #
177.7 V
Title
Dare to be kind : how extraordinary compassion can transform our world
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
2017 by Hachette Books, New York :
Description
192 pages ; 22 cm
Contents
The B-word -- Kindness begins at home -- Hurt people hurt people -- Building resilience -- Are they or aren't they? -- How do you define yourself? -- The myth of positivity -- Breakdown, or breakthrough? -- How a dog named Ollie saved my life -- The knowing -- Don't judge a book by its cover -- The cape comes off -- The truth about strength -- Faith, God, the universe, and weird miracles -- The right kind of selfish -- It's up to us -- This is my lottery -- Dare to be kind: a call to action.
Summary
The author shares her experiences in being bullied because of her unusual appearance caused by a medical condition, and uses them to explore the causes behind cruelty and how they can be redirected to produce kindness and improve the world.
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