A Revolution in Kindness (Paperback)

by Anita Roddick (Editor)

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Product Description
What if kindness were a prerequisite for many of the things we take for granted in this world, like our institutions? Our legal system? Our schools? Our government? With the help of celebrities, soldiers, politicians, to homeless street vendors, political prisoners, activists, and entrepreneurs, this book redefines "kindness" to give it a new vitality that is far from "random." Featuring essays by Annie Lennox, Angelina Jolie, Philip Berrigan, Ralph Nader, David Korten and many more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Anita Roddick Books (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0954395913
• ISBN-13: 978-0954395919
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,930 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars miniature book, giant breadth, July 14, 2003

By	Tae Ri (New York) - See all my reviews

This book is an exercise in "redfining kindness", and Roddick goes the distance. What a beautiful, nuanced, and mindful effort this is. Anita Roddick revives (and reinscribes) this profoundly simple word "kindness", a word we like to scoff at in our everyday, hard-hitting lives but fail to really take a moment to grasp its dimensions. In "A Revolution of Kindness", you will find contemplations by people who have taken this moment to pause on kindness. All I can say is that this is the most eclectic anthology of words I have encountered in recent memory - quotes from CEO's, literary celebrities, activists, scientists, soldiers, journalists, singers, feminists, philosophers, religious leaders, vagabonds - a smorgasboard of inspiration, wisdom from all directions, even the most unexpected ones. Buy this book, read this book, SHARE this book! It is very accessible and simply a darn good read - a collection of short expositions, excerpts, aphorisms, candid quotes, and tiny manifestos that are enhanced by terribly intelligent, edgy graphics (lots of pulp-y pastiche and pop references.. Roddick has all angles covered!). It's about time that we reintroduce kindness into our lives, and give it the care that it deserves. This book is consumer-cute and sort of has that on-the-go punchy feel, but it manages to be so substantial at the same time. It will fill up your heart.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If people thought about kindness..., July 17, 2003

By A Customer

...would it change the world? This is a compelling collection of stories and thoughts about kindess; what it means and how if people were encouraged to put kindness first it might change the world. The stories in the book come from people from all walks of life, speaking with empowering and refreshing voices and honestly reflecting on kindness.

This is one of those books that with even just a quick dip into it it can not only make you think about the important questions in life but also inspire you to have hope.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timely & Poignant, July 15, 2003

By A Customer

A well presented, thoughtful and inspiring collection of essays. I thouroughly enjoyed reading it. It's good to be reminded of humanity in these grave times. Buy one for your library and as gifts for friends.