In Defense of Kindness
Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World
by Bruce Reyes-Chow
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Pub Date Mar 16 2021 | Archive Date Apr 13 2021
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Description
What if kindness could change the world?
These days we view kindness as an inert act based solely on the absence of being a jerk or as heroic and herculean, beyond the reach and capability of mere mortals. But what if kindness was a practice we could each choose, every day, as a way to experience community and wholeness in new, life-giving, world-changing ways?
In this engaging new book, Bruce Reyes-Chow - kindness enthusiast, pastor, and leadership coach - suggests that being kind (which is different than being nice) has the power to transform our relationships in all arenas of our life – from the public square, to online, to those closest to us, and with those whom we most disagree. Relevant, insightful, warm, and relatable, In Defense of Kindness will give you the tools to practice kindness as a daily discipline, grounded in the idea that each person is created and complex and worthy of dignity and respect.
Each chapter ends with reflection questions and concrete suggestions for ways to practice kindness in the world starting now.
Author Bio:
Bruce Reyes-Chow is a kindness enthusiast. A Presbyterian Pastor, Leadership Coach, spouse of 30 years, and parent to three children, he has spent the past 25 years working with individuals and organizations helping them to work through conflict and change having to do with technology, race, relationships, religion, leadership, and change.
He has seen most breakthroughs when kindness --the ability to see the humanity of the other and then behave in a way that honors that belief-- is embraced, embodied, and expressed by all involved.
Author of and contributor to books such as, "But I Don't See You as Asian: Curating Conversations About Race", "Rule #2: Don't Be an Asshat: An Official Handbook for Raising Parents and Children:, and "40 Days, 40 Prayers, 40 Words: Lenten Reflections for Everyday Life", he now takes on what seems a most daunting task in today's world of so much physical violence, dehumanizing rhetoric, and divisive rage-tweeting -- the defense of kindness.
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Advance Praise
“A simple, yet staggering work that examines a precious and rare commodity in this present world. Woven through with personal anecdotes, observations and memories, this is not a ‘self-help’ work, but a companion for self-awareness. Bruce's book is deeply needed, and an essential jumping off point for the conversations that might actually heal our vast and jagged national divides.”–Jeff Yang, CNN columnist, cohost of the podcast They Call Us Bruce, and coauthor of the forthcoming book Rise: A Pop History of Asian America, from the Nineties to Now
“In this essential read, Bruce Reyes-Chow translates his life of living and teaching kindness into this powerful guide that reminds us of the importance of kindness in our daily lives. In a time of constant change, there could hardly be a more important lesson than this.”–Rohit Bhargava, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Non-Obvious Megatrends
“According to Presbyterian pastor and leadership coach Reyes-Chow, being kind and being nice are not synonymous actions. To be kind is to treat other people in such a way that will preserve their dignity, while choosing to be nice is a way to avoid conflict. Drawing inspiration from the late Fred Rogers, Reyes-Chow wrote this book to convince readers that showing genuine kindness can make a positive difference. This encouraging guide is recommended for persons who seek motivation in being a light in the world.”–Library Journal, Feb. 5, 2021
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780827216761 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
