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Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University

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Book Cover for: Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity That Changed the World, John Francis

Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity That Changed the World

John Francis
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Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World by John Francis. It’s never too early to discuss the value of kindness and compassion with young people! Here’s a great resource with stories that can help start the conversation. https://t.co/2UI0T3Fr84

Hardcover, 2022

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World, Jamil Zaki

The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World

Jamil Zaki
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This month’s book recommendation is “The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World,” by Jamil Zaki. In this book, the author makes the case for how empathy can counteract the isolation and violence that leads to so many problems in our world. https://t.co/sbx9nqHlhx

Paperback, 2020

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Charlie Mackesy

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy
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This month, we read, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," by Charlie Mackesy. This story is about a young boy’s journey home, with the help of a few friends he meets along the way. They explore the meaning of friendship and compassion — and how we can all find our home. https://t.co/gYeoi2X4qx

Hardcover, 2019

$22.99$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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