Acts of Kindness: Inspirational Stories for Everyday Life

by Adam Mayers

Small things can often mean a great deal. For the past five years readers of the Toronto Star’s website have been telling each other that, as they shared their stories in a feature called "Acts of Kindness." The common thread is that a stranger helped when it was needed most, without thought of a reward and often without leaving a name.

Since its debut in December, 2004, "Acts of Kindness" has become a daily fixture at thestar.com. About four thousand stories have been submitted and two thousand have been published. Acts of Kindness, the book, represents the best of the best - a collection of 200 of the most memorable tales.

The stories are a reminder that goodness is non-denominational, non-political, and transferable across race and language. They also remind us that although our lives are full of hard realities, the smallest gesture can raise a spirit or lift a heart, and the time to do it is now.

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2010

Reviews

[Elhara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compilation of some of life's nicer little stories, many of the 'pay it forward' sort. If you do indulge in these acts of kindness it will make you feel appreciated. If you don't, hopefully it will make you think twice the next time the opportunity presents itself.