Showing results for "Kindness" in Biographies & Memoirs

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a poignant memoir about her spiritual epiphany and an appeal for why everyone can find a reason for hope. Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve...

Salka Viertel's autobiography tells of a brilliant, creative, and well-connected woman's pilgrimage through the darkest years of the 20th century, a journey that would take her from a remote province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Hollywood. The Kindness of Strangers is, to quote the New Yorker writer S. N. Behrman, "a very rich book. It provides a panorama of the dissolving civilizations of the 20th century. In all of them the author lived at the apex of their culture and artistic aristocracies."

Do you believe in doing good and expect nothing in return? In this seasonal series, join Geneve Chalonne, a curious writer, interviewer and all-round empath who sits down with inspiring people who do great things to make this somewhat confusing world a little better. Tune in to hear discussions about their passions, initiatives and what kindness means to them.New episode available on Tuesdays.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @forkindnesssakepodCover art: Jessica Montgomery

A pop culture celebration of Fred Rogers and the enduring legacy of his beloved, award-winning PBS show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood that offers essential wisdom to help us in our troubled times. Won’t you be my neighbor? For more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in...

The Wild Kindness: A Psilocybin Odyssey is the lyrical, unforgettable memoir of Bett Williams's relationship with psilocybin mushrooms, otherwise known as magic mushrooms. In pursuit of self-healing, she begins experimenting with mushrooms in solitary ceremonies by the fire. Word soon gets out about her New Mexican desert mushroom farm, though, and people arrive in droves. Not long after, the police read her her Miranda Rights, her relationships fall out of whack, and her dog Rosie just might be CIA.

Big Little Kindnesses is collecting, preserving and sharing stories of everyday small acts of kindness that have a big impact. It hopes to show that humanity is truly alive and kicking!

In a world that often feels divided, the Growing Kindness™ Podcast is a place to find hope, connection, and encouragement through stories of generosity, giving, and acts of kindness - often told through the language of flowers. Hosted by Deanna Kitchen, founder of Growing Kindness™ Movement, each episode highlights inspiring guests whose simple acts - whether planting a seed, gifting a bouquet, or serving their communities - remind us that kindness can take root anywhere. You’ll hear heartfelt stories, garden wisdom, and uplifting ideas for creating connection and beauty right where you ...

An intimate, surprising look at man's best friend and what the leading philosophies of dog training teach us about ourselves. Years back, Melissa Holbrook Pierson brought home a border collie named Mercy, without a clue of how to get her to behave. Stunned after hiring a trainer whose immediate rapport with Mercy seemed magical, Pierson began delving into the techniques of positive reinforcement.

In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a "human lighthouse" for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity. Our polarized, divisive culture seems to be without heroes and role models. We are...

In a world where everyine seems busy, have we forgetten about kindness and appreciation? Here's some ideas on how to treat others.

Making It is a memoir about beating the odds and turning things around even when it all seems hopeless, by Jay Blades, known from the hit BBC One show The Repair Shop. We had our hardships, and there were times that we didn’t have a lot of food and didn’t have a lot of money. But that...

As a businessman, international economic consultant, and founder of Project C.U.R.E., Dr. Jackson's experiences in economics and world travel have uniquely equipped him to meet the challenges of the sophisticated world of international compassion and local deeds of goodness: "I would particularly like to express our gratitude for the donation of 10 million dollars' worth of medical supplies to Rwanda...you have let God's will be done through your service to Project C.U.R.E." (Rwanda President Paul Kagame, following the heartbreaking genocide)

A mother writes honest, reflective letters to guide her son as he navigates through life with a common-sense appeal to the next generation: Drop the worst and take the best of what you're given. In these days of nonstop, round-the-clock division, where confrontation is our most prevalent form of...

When Samuel Johnson unicycled around Australia, he met some awesome people. And before we had to lock down, he and his other sister, Hilde, were travelling the country talking at schools, community groups and at the side of busy streets to spread their message about how to kick cancer in the...

One Kind Word- Stories of Hope, Kindness & Love. How Kindness Changed Someone's Day or Life. Inspirational Stories Come join us as we have conversations with people who had a kind word or gesture or act lift them up, improve their day or change their life. If you are looking for uplifting content and stories of all the good things and goodness in the world this is the place to listen in and be a part of something positive. Let's Change the World One Kind Word, and One Kind Gesture at a time. Connect with Kristin at OneKindWord.com

The New York Times Bestseller In 2006 Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story called “To Write Love on Her Arms,” about helping a friend through her struggle with drug addiction, depression, and self-injury. The piece was so hauntingly beautiful that it quickly went viral, giving birth to a...

Get inspired by the women who discovered that working with your best friend can be the secret to professional success—and maybe even the future of business—from the co-founders of the website Of a Kind. “Read this, then plot your own work-wife-driven empire.”—Glamour When Erica Cerulo...

Stories of kindness in action — from the lens of today's most inspiring humans. Sincerely, Hueman features the diverse, vivid lives of advocates, philanthropists, change makers and compassionate humans who are making a positive impact in their communities. On the show, we've shared the journey of Karamo Brown, Brad Montague, Marley Dias, Serinda Swan, Linda and Ashley Graham, Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson, Meredith Walker, to name a few. New episode drops every Tuesday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sincerelyhueman/support

Huggy Kindness welcomes you to join them for a cup of LovingKindness in the community garden (Tea Time's podcast series) to discover wholehearted ways we can be with each other differently to bring understanding, love, + non-judgment to our human engagements that ultimately create belonging + hope. ~In Loving Gratitude for Tea Time's theme song, "I Know I Know," by singer/songwriter, Shannon Curtis. For more of Shannon's great music + artistic expressions, check out her website. https://shannoncurtis.net/music/connections/track/i-know-i-know/ [e] Together@LovingKindness.LAND [p] 314.809.4562