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Kindness

The Little Thing That Matters Most
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Kindness by 52 Lives and Jaime Thurston explores the transformative power of kindness in everyday life. Through real-life stories and practical advice, the book illustrates how small acts of goodwill can create significant positive changes for individuals and communities. It encourages readers to embrace kindness as a pathway to personal and collective well-being.
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This book may appeal to you if you are looking to cultivate more positivity and compassion in your life. It's perfect for anyone interested in personal growth through simple acts of kindness and wants to see firsthand how small gestures can make a big difference in the world. With inspiring stories and practical advice, it encourages a more generous and connected way of living.

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Kindness

Kindness – the little thing that matters most aims to motivate and inspire by showing readers what a difference even a small act of kindness can make.

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Kindness – the little thing that matters most aims to motivate and inspire by showing readers what a difference even a small act of kindness can make.

It uses the voices of those who have been helped by the author’s charity, 52 Lives, to ground the ideas in real-life action. The book is themed around 52 simple actions you can do to spread kindness. Interspersed throughout are nuggets of science explaining the positive effect kindness has on the brain and on the heart.

This book is a call to action for people to live a more connected, fulfilling life. With inspirational quotes and personal stories, this book will give you all the motivation you need to start spreading a little kindness – it’s free after all! Learn to live a life of kindness by following Jaime’s infectious positivity in this charming gift book.

Here are some examples:

  • Be a Seat Vigilante
  • Be Kind to Unkind People
  • Go High
  • Give Away a Minute
  • Embrace Curiosity

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Kindness by 52 Lives and Jaime Thurston is described as a transformative and inspiring read that promotes kindness as essential to a happier world. Reviewers commend its practical advice and inspiring messages, underlining the importance of selflessness and how small acts of kindness can make a significant impact. The book is highly recommended for its potential to foster a kinder society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008252847

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harper Thorsons

Illustration: 100 col illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 224

About the Author

52 Lives is a registered charity that aims to change someone’s life every week of the year, with the support of almost 100,000 strangers and 52 celebrities who spread kindness and collectively change lives. It was founded in 2013 by Jaime Thurston, who has been featured by request on Surprise Surprise and Radio 4. Jaime Thurston has received a Points of Light Award from the Prime Minister and was name Clarins/You Magazine Woman of the Year in 2016.

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