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Upworthy good people : stories from the best of humanity / edited by Gabriel Reilich & Lucia Knell ; illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg.
"This heartwarming collection of first-person tales from Upworthy will provide comfort and inspiration to anyone who could use a dose of joy"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426223464 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 313 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | The kindest of strangers -- Learn by heart -- It's the little things -- The kids are all right -- When I needed it most -- Away from home. |
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| Subject: | Compassion. Joy. Kindness. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 158 Upw | 31681010386506 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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Communicates the transformative power of kindness through stories of more than 100 good people, brought to readers by Upworthy, the social-media platform where millions find inspiration, joy and daily affirmation. - Random House, Inc.
Instant New York Times bestseller!
Embraceâand shareâthe transformative power of kindness through stories of more than one hundred GOOD PEOPLE, brought to you by Upworthy, the beloved social media platform where millions find inspiration, joy, and daily affirmation.
GOOD PEOPLE is a much-needed trove of life-affirming stories told straight from the heart. Handpicked from Upworthyâs community of millions, each piece speaks to the breadth, depth, and beauty of the human experience. With proof that decency surrounds each and every one of us, Upworthy's first book is a perspective-changing salve that will leave even the most unlikely reader feeling better about the world.
Rippling with wit, compassion, and courage, each chapter offers a restorative opportunity to believe in peopleâs fundamental goodness. Inside, youâll find beautifully illustrated stories, including:- The Kindest of Strangers, when a waitressâs regular customer gives her the opportunity to chart a new life course.
- Learn by Heart, when a teacherâs brilliance helps her class accept a little boy with an eye patch.
- Itâs the Little Things, when a former baker finds a creative, and tasty, way to rally his community through the most difficult of times.
- The Kids Are All Right, when a lonely woman and a four-year-old girl bond over some unexpected fairytale magic.
- When I Needed It Most, when a landlordâs generosity helps his tenant navigate his grief.Â
- Away From Home, when a toddler and her mother provide safe haven for a sick fellow traveler.
An essential counterbalance to todayâs daunting news cycle, this deeply moving book is emotional nourishment for navigating modern life, both online and off.
