The true-life tie-in to Good Sam, the bestselling novel and Netflix Original Film:A disabled veteran in Oregon opens his front door to find that an anonymous Good Samaritan has left him a brand-new riding mower. In Oklahoma City, a woman who has just lost her job is amazed when a stranger swoops in and pays for her groceries.In snowy Boston, warm blankets mysteriously appear on park benches … blankets mysteriously appear on park benches throughout the city with a note: “These blankets are not lost! If you are cold, without shelter, and looking for comfort, then they are for you. Enjoy, and know that you are loved.”
The true, inspiring tales in Random Acts of Kindness spotlight ordinary people from age nine to one hundred who have found unique ways to show compassion and make a difference. Some of these stories will warm your heart and make you laugh; others will make you smile; and a few might make you cry—in a good way—with the joy of knowing there is so much goodness and generosity in the world.
From the author of the bestselling novel Good Sam (now a motion picture on Netflix worldwide) and award-winning journalist Rachel Greco, these uplifting stories will fill you with hope and gratitude, restore your spirit, and give you faith in the power of kindness to transform you and the world around you.
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Dete Meserve and Rachel Greco have brought a gift to all readers within the pages of Random Acts of Kindness. Filled with true stories that represent the generous and compassionate nature of humanity, this is a book for people of all ages, diversities, and means. It offers reassurance that there is good in this world and encourages us to consider how we may also contribute. (Tissue alert…from crying or laughing. Your heart will be full.)
A wonderful non-fiction companion to Good Sam, Random Acts of Kindness is a current Chicken Soup for the Soul. Really enjoying these stories– great solace in tough times. Just bought a bunch to giveaway!
This book is a breath of fresh air amid so much ugliness on the news. What I found particularly moving is that the goodness revealed here comes from ordinary people who did simple things that ended up making big differences. Hope that *everyone* can make the world a better place, spending our energy on that which betters it rather than complains about it. A must-read for anyone who needs a spark of peace and inspiration. (My favorite story has to do with motorcycle bikers.)
Inspirational, heartwarming, uplifting! This book will renew your belief in the kindness and generosity of people all over the country. These are amazing stories that touch your heart and bring tears to your eyes and warmth to your heart as you read the difference kindness makes to people. The ones giving and the ones receiving…it changes their lives so much.
As I read the book, I have been inspired that even small acts of kindness can make someone’s day so much better. I will look for opportunities to be kind, show compassion and make the world a better place. There is a quote from Disty Simpson that was simple but so true: “Kindness feels good.” It feels good when someone cares.
I love the inspirational quotes that are scattered throughout the book. They tie in with each act of kindness story so perfectly. This is a wonderful book that makes me feel grateful to Dete Meserve and Rachel Greco for compiling the stories and sharing them with us. It’s a book that reminds me there are more good things and good news in the world and we need to hear and see it more often.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The real stories of kindness and generosity of real people.
My heart is warm and I believe it will warm each reader’s heart, too.
I started reading and couldn’t stop! Each chapter is uplifting, heart-felt and will make you remember the “good” in this world!
It is the small moments that bring about happiness to another and kindness will prevail if we continue to encourage it.
Truly a book that you can open and start reading wherever you find yourself in these pages! I believe we should all have a copy of this wonderful story book. Love it!
I think that everyone needs to have a copy of this book close at hand. That way when you feel all beat up over news stories about the cruelty of people to other people and animals, you can pick this book up and read a few of the wonderful stories about people doing random acts of kindness for strangers. Reading about these acts of kindness will help remind you that there really are fantastic people in this world.
This book is full of inspiring true stories from people of all ages who want to help other people with no expectation of return. It is divided into several sections:
Kindness at Any Age
Finding Purpose Through Kindness
Connecting to Others Through Kindness
Unique Ways of Showing Kindness
Kindness Movements
In each section, there are stories of people doing good deeds that may be very simple but are absolutely amazing. I’d like to tell you about my favorite story but it’s impossible because I loved it all. Many of the stories made me cry happy tears over how much of a difference a small act could make.
Read this book – I promise you’ll feel better about the state of the world after you do. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll think of ways that you can help other people with random acts of kindness.
Thanks to the author for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
Wonderfully heartwarming true stories about ordinary people doing nice things for others who are down on their luck or just need a helping hand. Many are given without the recipients knowledge.
In this world where so much of the news is about violence, tragedy and sadness, it’s so nice to read something good for a change.
Many thanks to the authors Dete Meserve and Rachel Greco for writing this 5 star worthy book. Thanks also go to NetGalley for allowing me to read an arc of this book for my true and unbiased opinion.
I loved this collection of stories about the better side of human nature. I understand that it was the inspiration for Dete Meserve’s novel “Good Sam” and I can see why. This is definitely a “feel good” book that you will find yourself picking up more than once.
Dete Meserve and Rachel Greco, authors of “Random Acts of Kindness” have given us a book that shows us this world we live in is not all bad. This book will make you cry with tears of joy. The selfless acts that are happening counteracts the negativity in this world. There are really good people that do things out of the kindness of their heart not for recognition or gain. If we all did one random act of kindness a day this world would be a better place to live. Kindness attracts kindness. This is a very inspirational and emotional book. It will leave you feeling so good. When I see the bad things happening in this world I will be picking this book up to show me there is goodness and restore my faith in humanity. I highly recommend this book. I will be buying several to give to friends and family.
What a wonderful, heartwarming book from Dete Meserve and Rachel Greco! Random Acts of Kindness is filled with everyday people who are making a difference in the lives of others. These are true stories about kindness, compassion, a helping hand, a better solution and paying it forward. These people never looked for praise or reward. Their actions came from their hearts. A delightful way to spend some reading time as you think – – What can I do to make the world a better place?
INSPIRATIONAL!
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS by Dete Meserve & Rachel Greco should be required reading for EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE! We are surrounded and bombarded 24/7 by all the horrific atrocities that place all over the world. Two authors have decided to flip the switch and spread Good News for a change. In a mere 135 pages, they manage to share many inspirational stories of life changing random acts of kindness. As you read, you will be challenged to examine your own life and consider what random act of kindness can you choose to do every single day that could truly change someone’s life forever? You think that’s too daunting of a task, but really it’s not. As you read this wonderful book you’ll realize we all make multiple choices every day that can all impact random acts of kindness. What will you choose?
I was provided an ARC of this book by the author and NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
Random Acts of Kindness should be required reading for everyone. I’m serious! It’s packed with uplifting, beautiful, and heartwarming stories showing the goodness of people. It’s always a heart-warning thing to read about positivity in our world where there can sometimes be so much negativity.
Over and over, the random acts written about in this book started out as just a small thing, something someone saw to help one other person, or a small group of people. And then that idea blossomed into a movement to help so many others. Sometimes, it only take a small act of kindness to deeply touch one person. And by doing that, you have made the world a better place.
I savored this book and read a few stories each day. I found myself reflecting on the good that was being done by these common, ordinary people—people like you and me. Most of these stories will melt your heart and some will bring on some tears, but they all will lift up your mood and make you want to share some kindness.
Random Acts of Kindness was a sweet and heartwarming compilation of real life acts of love both given and received. It was uplifting and inspiring, and I teared up several times while reading it. I am already dedicated to committing random acts of kindness, but this book definitely reinforced my principles, and I hope it inspires others to do the same.
I don’t want to include any spoilers in my review, but I do have to say that my favorite story was about Lillian Weber, the 100 year old woman who, after the loss of her beloved husband, found a renewed purpose in her life by sewing a dress a day for girls in need for the nonprofit Little Dresses for Africa. Beautiful.
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I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.