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

Velasquez, Lizzie (author.). Morris, Catherine Avril, (author.).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780316272438 (hardcover)
ISBN: 0316272434
Physical Description: print
192 pages ; 22 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Hachette Books, 2017.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

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.