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The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness

25 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 2001

Very practical, accessible and well-written....
This is one of my favorite books by Pema Chodron. It not only does a very good job of describing the essence of Buddhism, but it goes beyond that in making Tibetan Buddhism more understandable and relevant to a Western audience without deveating from the tradition. In short, it contains the heart of the teachings of the Vajrayana. A nice complimentary book if you are interested in going deeper ...

Because of You

9 reviews
B.G. Hennessy

Candlewick, 2005

A message for all humans
I know this book is for kids, but I received it as a grownup's gift and was in tears before I got to the third page. The message this book imparts gives a gentle reminder that we all bring something to the world and our very existence is something to be treasured. It also reminds the reader that we have the potential to bring positive action to our world and the people in it. These are valuable ...

Kindness Goes Unpunished: A Walt Longmire Mystery

12 reviews
Craig Johnson

Viking Adult, 2007

McCloud Redux
I've been a fan of mysteries for years, and when I was a kid I was a big fan of the TV show McCloud. You remember, Dennis Weaver riding a horse down Broadway chasing the bad guys, blazing away with his .45? Tipping his hat to the ladies, calling them Ma'am, and snapping off country witticisms every 10 minutes or so. Yeah, that McCloud. Well, this time around, author Craig Johnson has redone the ...

The Power of Nice: How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness

62 reviews
Linda Kaplan Thaler, Robin Koval

Doubleday Business, 2006

Don't underestimate the title, being nice works
The information in this book seems obvious, but I never thought that reexamining my notions of what it means to be nice would cause me to change my perspective so drastically. It is an elementary concept, and most people know a nice person when they see one, but rarely do people discuss the concept or what change of character is required to come off as a nice person to others. Intention is always ...

Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout

2 reviews
Rick Rigsby

Thomas Nelson, 2006

Amazing
This book is amazing. The author shares the knowledge of his father and role models who propelled him in his life. He does not use gradure or fame to define who he is, but simply stated words. He is guided by his father and the lessons he learned from him. I am blessed to have read this book. He spoke directly to my heart as he explains the loss of character, good judgement and ...

The Bridesmaid Guide: Etiquette, Parties and Being Fabulous

16 reviews
Kate Chynoweth, Neryl Walker

Chronicle Books, 2002

the Bridesmaid Guide
I bought this book for my bridesmaids for Christmas and they loved it! It helped me by reading it also because now I know what bridesmaids' exact responsibilites are. Such a fun read!!

The Kindness of Strangers

31 reviews
Katrina Kittle

Harper Perennial, 2007

Haunting and beautiful
Impossible to put this book down. As with "Traveling Light", Ms. Kittle takes on a difficult subject, but her writing is so beautiful and her characters so real, that the book is a real page-turner. I found myself caring so much about what happened to Jordan, but also to Sarah, Nate and Danny, that the book stayed with me long after I (reluctantly) turned the last page. I only hope Ms. Kittle is ...

Life Is So Good

86 reviews
George Dawson, Richard Glaubman

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2001

Life is so good and it gets better every day
"Life is good just like it is"(233). "Don't worry about what someone else thinks. Just do the right thing and take pride in yourself"(214). The owner of this optimistic way of thinking toward life was George Dawson, the grandson of an African American slave, who worked hard his whole life but was illiterate until he turned 98 years old. From the time George Dawson was a young boy, he learned the ...

Before You Know Kindness

45 reviews
Chris Bohjalian

Vintage, 2005

a great book club choice
A great book club choice! This book sparked a terrific discussion for our group. From the first pages you are grabbed and pulled into the story.

Words Are Not for Hurting

16 reviews
Elizabeth Verdick

Free Spirit Publishing, 2004

Great Start to Teach Children To Use Words
This is a great book to teach children that hands are not for hitting but rather helping. Another book that should be read by every parent and teacher of children 3-12 is Bully-Proofing Children: A Practical, Hands-On Guide to Stop Bullying.Parents and teachers can learn to create nurturing environments where children can get along;help children to express anger and use words to resolve ...

Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents (The Little Light of Mine Series)

13 reviews
Sarah Conover

Eastern Washington University Press, 2001

Kindness goes a long way
First I used this book with my children as we learned about different religions and spiritual views. As they got older we visited it again because these Buddhist stories are applicable to so many situations in life regardless of your views on God, theist, or atheist. Now as a religious education teacher of younger people at the Unitarian Universalist fellowship I use this book extensively when ...

We're All Doing Time: A Guide to Getting Free

12 reviews
Bo Lozoff

Human Kindness Foundation, 1985

A singularly profound spiritual testimony
Bo Lozoff is the director of the "Human Kindess Foundation" and his writings, workships, and tapes have helped countless numbers of men and women to deal with the limiting effects of selfishness, fear, anger, and addiction --as well as incarceration where the barriers are ones of cold steel bars and high cement walls. He has now distilled his observations and insights in We're All Doing Time: A ...

A Little Book of Manners: Courtesy & Kindness for Young Ladies

7 reviews
Emilie Barnes, Anne Christian Buchanan

Harvest House Publishers, 1998

I wish she would write a book for boys too.
Excuse me, could I please tell you about a book I just read? Well, this is what Emilie Marie would say if she could walk off the pages and into your life. She also believes that the heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is a little girl you would happily invite over for a tea party! This is just an enchanting book for ...

The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls, Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a ...

12 reviews
Lawrence G. Lovasik

Sophia Institute Press, 1999

A Good Blueprint for Life
"The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time" by Rev. Lawrence Lovasik is an abridged edition of "Kindness" which was originally published in 1962. Its message is as important today as it was then, perhaps even more so. We live in a rude world. It often seems that people have forgotten how to be kind. "The Hidden Power of ...

The Healing Power of Kindness, Vol. 1: Releasing Judgment

3 reviews
Kenneth Wapnick

Foundation for "A Course in Miracles", 2004

Teachings of the most High Vibration
I recommend this and Volume 2 from the author said to be A Course in Miracles greatest teacher, and I believe he will go down in history as being such. If you've had a bit of a slog with understanding some of the Course, try reading these little books by Mr. Wapnick. You will not be disappointed, and you will gain far, far more, than the small cost of the book. Highly recommended.

The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life

13 reviews
Piero Ferrucci

Tarcher, 2007

The need for kindness
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! "If kindness has falseness at its base, it is no longer kindness. It is a labored courtesy." Whoa - after reading those two lines I knew I needed to read this book. I pulled this book of the library shelf, without any recommendations, which I never do. However, the title caught my attention. My first reaction was that I really didn't need to read it because I ...

The Spiffiest Giant in Town

6 reviews
Julia Donaldson

Puffin, 2005

Kind-Hearted Giant Goes from Spiffy to Skivvy
Scottish writer Julia Donaldson's charming enchanted tale in an enchanted, magical land where George the giant lives over a small world of people, elves and animals where they all coexist peacefully. One day, George tired of his scruffy look decides on a giant makeover. So he goes to the clothes shop (Haberdashery) run by the small people. Soon he's traded his monk robe and worn-out sandals for ...

Be Polite and Kind (Learning to Get Along)

4 reviews
Cheri J. Meiners

Free Spirit Publishing, 2004

Great book series, recommended!!
I would highly recommend any of the books in this series by Cheri Meiners. My just-turned-5-year-old son asks for them at storytime, and the writing is just right for pre-K and kindergarten children. Truthful without being preachy, the series shows children and family members from many different ethnic groups in the colorful illustrations, and each book addresses issues which are developmentally ...

Awakening Loving-Kindness (Shambhala Pocket Classics)

8 reviews
Pema Chodron

Shambhala, 1996

Good Intro. into practical and personal meditation
I picked this up on whim from my local library and was far from disappointed. I've been getting into a lot of the pocket classics lately, and this one is top five for me. Chodron has helped me enter a simple kind of meditation called 'tonglen.' Unlike many forms of meditation we hear about, this one is very practical and beneficial in many venues. There are many useful sections in this ...

The Healing Power of Kindness, Vol. 2: Forgiving Our Limitations

2 reviews
Kenneth Wapnick

Foundation for a Course in Miracles, 2005

Assistance with A Course in Miracles
This and the other volume are excellent, excellent. The author was intimately involved in the Course during it's creation, and he is said to be its greatest living teacher. I would vote a yes on that.

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