1999
The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift.
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This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in.
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Compassion is an essential element in society and is vital to the survival of the human race.
What is love? How do positive emotions affect our bodies and minds? Can we actively increase our own and our children's capacity for love? What are the implications for parents and teachers?
Even more than happiness and optimism, love holds the key to improving our mental and physical health as well as lengthening our lives. Using research from her own lab, Barbara L. Fredrickson redefines love not as a stable behemoth, but as micro-moments of connection between people—even strangers.
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Character―the moral values and habits of an individual―is in the spotlight now more than perhaps at any other point in modern history. Politicians distort facts. Corporations cheat customers and investors. Athletes are caught using illegal supplements.
Carry this book in your back pocket. Let it become your faithful friend that nudges you, at every point in your journey, to unlock your potential.
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These days it’s hard to count on the world outside. So, it’s vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion—the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions.