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• The Early History of Rome is a interesting book. It is a hard read, but it is a good book to have (especially if you like history).
  
  The man who wrote this book, Titus Livius (Livy), lived from 59 B.C. to 17 A.D. He wrote 142 books on the history of Rome from 753 B.C. to 9 B.C. and only 35 books have survived. This book is about the first 5 books starting at the beginning when Rome was founded and ending after Romans take back their city and defeat the Gauls.
  The book also works fine on my fire. There was a couple times when there were 2 pages of the same page or when 2 pages were the same, but when you keep on reading you notice they skipped a page. So you go back, and when you do, both pages are the same again. They are of a different page though, and you see it is the page you were missing (this only happened 2 times). But, besides that, it was pretty good. So I would totally recommend this book to anyone who wants to read about the history of Rome.
• My title comes from Livy's opening page and it speaks to what I think is the essential point that one has to think about when deciding whether or not to read Livy. And, by the way, I think that is a serious question. Even in a long life, there are only so many books you can read. To start on Livy in the Penguin Classics edition is to start a reading project of well over two thousand pages.
  The answer to the question is dependent on what you are looking for. If you are looking to a well-researched history of early Rome then this volume of Livy (which covers Rome from its founding in the sixth century B.C.E. to 390 BC)is not for you. I recommend T.J. Cornell's The Beginnings of Rome instead.
  My point is that Livy is not writing history as we know it. In his introduction, Livy makes it clear that he is trying to hold up to the watered-down Romans of his day the distant mirror of the Romans of the past. He is trying to remind his compatriots of the greatness that was Rome.
  What he writes in this volume is a sort of national hagiography. He does so by telling small sequential stories that have moral climaxes usually in a great speech by one of the Romans, speeches that we can only regard as having been totally made up and which share many tropes with the speeches in Homer among other writers.
  We apparently have few of the sources that Livy used in his history. Unless I am mistaken, he was largely dependent on the annalistic historical tradition. This accounts for many features of his history- not least the annual listing of who served in what office, what were the auguries that occured during that year and what fantastic omens occurred.
  So, in effect, what we have in Livy could be considered a historical novel with few clear lines as to when the novel ends and the history begins. I would guess that the later volumes are founded on more solid history (as we define it) but I reserve judgment on that until I read those later volumes.
  But here is the thing. Livy wrote a really good historical novel if such it is. He tells the stories of Aeneus, of Romulus and Remus, of the Tarquins, of the rape of the Sabines, the rape of Lucretia, the battle of the Horatii and the Curiatii, of the fall of the kings, the creation of the consuls, the struggles of the plebians(yeah!) and the patricians(boo!), the creation of the tribunate, and the creation of the military tribunes. We are guided through the almost annual depradations by the dastardly Volscians or the pesky Aequian on through the destruction of Veii and then the sacking of Rome by the Gauls. We come to realize that during this period Rome never started the trouble with the neighbors. It is one of Livy's more obvious moral lessons that the one time that they did start the trouble, the city was sacked. We learn of wonderful, complicated figures such as Marcus Furius Camillus or Coriolanus.
  The final argument I will make for a reading of Livy in this brief space is that he serves as an entry point to understanding so many other people and events in later history. For example, our Founding Fathers (no such men exist these days!)felt that the history contained in writers like Livy and Plutarch provided the knowledge needed for understanding government and the world of politics. These writers influenced our history directly. Read the debates at the Constitutional Convention. There is much reference within Madison's Notes to what he learned in Livy among other writers.
  Another example- Machiavelli wrote his Discourses as a commentary on Livy. Arguably he changed the history of political theory in so doing.
  Another example- Shakespeare based his Roman plays on Livy and Plutarch.
  And finally while Livy may not be Roman history as we would understand that term, he is the best of all possible places to start your study of Roman history. His history was very popular. It fit the Roman self-image. That is an important point to grasp in the study of any people. Rome and her history await you in all her glory. Livy is the best door through which to enter. He is a delight to read, he expands your soul and his history is a great medicine for any mind.
  p.s. As is probably obvious, I am new to study of ancient history and philosophy. Please feel free to correct any egregious errors in a comment. Learn, I must.
• I'm an amateur of classical Roman history. Nothing published, no letters after my name....just a passion for all things Roman. It makes a perfect excuse for an european vacation...and when you know the back ground of the sites you are visiting, the whole thing comes alive!
  
  One thing I really learned in this text is that history, espically ancient history, is a mixture of reality and myth. You may learn some facts about events, but moreso, you see how these events were precieved by the participants based on their world view. This book has done that perfectly.
  
  The writting is smooth and its an easy read. In it you find the drama and passion and glory of Roman thru Roman eyes and watch as the...Culture, not just the city or the army, grows into a world power.
  Its everything you will find in any TV drama.. deception, hurbris, cunning, avrice...and a the glory that was once Rome!
• Really interesting history on the early Roman period, a time period which isn't really as famous or explored as the later Roman eras. It can be a bit dry and dull at points, but it is really interesting to see the rise of Roman politics and beliefs as told by a descendant in the later eras.
• When I rate works in translation I do so based on accessibility of translation, significance of work, and any issues of accuracy I could find.
  
  Livy's work is quite significant though probably of limited historical value (as the introduction discusses). On the other hand, some philologists have found Livy's work (including Dumezil) to contain patters common to other Indo-European societies and hence probably based on earlier oral and epic traditions which do not come down to us from other sources. For comparative Indo-European studies, as well as studies into early Rome, this work is indispensable.
  
  The translation is quite accessible. Highly recommended.
• Awesome read. Fascinating history, pleasantly presented. Classic.
• After i became hooked on reading Suetonius and Plutarch because of interest in the first century Romans, Livy was
  another writer who can really give you a feel for the archaic period, eg., Romulus, Decius Mus, Marcus Manlius, Scipio
  etc. who have really exciting stories not really duplicated anywhere else. His writing and this translation is brilliant.
• A classical book through the ancient eyes of a proud Roman. It takes you through the days of early Rome. The notes are very helpful to distinguish between myths and facts. The dates at the top helpf to corrolate with other histories a person may have read (e.g. Herodotus, Thuycidides). Anyone looking for a strictly historical review in the modern sense will be disappointed, but for any who are interested in the mindset of the Roman world, this book is a must.

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Download Swell A Sailing Surfer Voyage of Awakening Audible Audio Edition Liz Clark Random House Audio Books

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• I am a pastor and I am a sailor. I also have daughters not such older than Liz. I grew up in Florida surfing and after many years away, I have come home to minister to people here and I sail whenever I can on Escambia Bay. I read this book during a tough time in my life. Something about Liz's courage and perspective on life makes me smile. I read the excerpt from the book in Sailing Magazine and knew I needed to read the book. I have never written a review on . I am a staunch conservative--theologically and otherwise. But I must confess that Liz's description of ecological issues both irritated me and challenged me at the same time. I love the earth God made, and I cannot deny we have messed that up pretty bad. I am impressed with Liz's transparency and her ability to write honestly and transparently. I'm not concerned as some have expressed, that she does not know how to feel about God--good grief, that's 99% of the people I minister to--and I'm not sure how even I feel from day to day. But there is something about the journey that matters. Liz seems to write about what matters. And (as a writer of sermons for over 35 years) I have to say, I am quite impressed with her ability to transfer experience into words. If you are a sailor--or maybe not--but just someone who dreams of getting out of the rut and facing the unknown with a certain clumsy trust in something (or maybe yes, some ONE bigger than you) then this book may very well help you too. Thanks Liz, press on. You have helped me and I'm sure you will help others to find their way too.
• This is an easy read and definitely a page turner. I could not put it down and flew through it.
  
  I love reading about and watching YouTube videos of people who are living unconventional lives. It's interesting, intriguing, inspiring, and often fascinating. I also love stories of people who follow their dreams and when it takes them to places few have been before.
  
  I've been following Liz's blog for a couple of years now and couldn't wait to read her book. It's an awesome and inspiring memoir about her adventures sailing and surfing around the world. It's also a deeply personal, raw, and emotional story about herself, her life, her relationships, and her spiritual journey. The book is about two journeys, her physical and travel journey on the open ocean sailing to so many beautiful and amazing places and her deep inner spiritual journey that she takes throughout this experience. They beautifully intertwine and go hand in hand. Reading this book is like getting to live vicariously through her and experience the journey second hand through her eyes. It also calls out the importance of climate change and how the oceans, animals, and people are being affected. She highlights the ever important fact that we need to work with nature, not against her.
  
  If you've been following Liz on social media and reading her blog I'm sure you will definitely enjoy the book, or if you're a sailing and/or surfing enthusiast, or just a person who enjoys hearing about adventure and people following their dreams and staying true to themselves (like I do) you'll enjoy this a lot.
• This is, by far, the best book to come out of “adventure” writing since Tania Abe’s book, “Maiden Voyage.” Although Liz Clark is a surfer, and there is some of that in this book, and a sailor, and there is some of that too, what it really is, is a journey book; Liz Clark’s inner journey as a human being. Many people write books about their sailing journeys. Very few write courageous, self revealing accounts of their fears, failures and successes wrapped up in a life adventure that is beyond most people’s imagination or even desires.
  
  If you are a parent, get this book for your teenagers, male or female. It can act as a stimulus or a warning for young minds. It just may inspire them to think well beyond what you ever imagined. Other women have done similar exploits, but few have written so well about them. Share this with your friends. It is a marvelous, revealing and educational read of very high order.
  
  As someone who has made two Pacific crossings, I can tell you that you can smell the salt air and the warm tropical breezes. But you will see it through intelligent and perceptive eyes. You will be exposed to hard truths about our world and where it is headed. Liz has what I consider a few answeres and a lot of thoughtful questions.
  
  Don’t hesitate! You will likely love this book. And no, I do not know Liz Clark. Wish I did.
• Man against man. Man against nature. Man against himself. Except this time he, is a she. Single handed sailing is not for the weekend skipper, especially when she's a thousand miles from everything, and her vessel is taking on water, and her foresail tears, and her berth is soaked, and her clothes smell like low tide, and lightning threatens her navigation and communication systems, and...it never ends. Swell is a story about resilience, determination, and the compassion of the human spirit. It's about discovery, personal and otherwise. It's about the generosity of strangers, the devotion of family and friends, decency, and the malicious nature of someone close. If you love sailing, ocean wellness, the South Pacific, dropping into a perfect reef break with no one out, read her story. It will change you.
• Just finished this & thoroughly enjoyed it, spreads the message that people are generally good & kind & that the problems of polution need addressed now & not tomorrow
• An incredible book which I recommend to anyone sailor or not -- this is an epic journey through life. I have not sailed in years but will always remember the myriad of experiences from board boats, a Lightning and other daysailers to a 28 ft centerboard sloop I sailed on the Chesapeake back in the 70s while stationed in Washington D.C. I identified with moments of stress when things go wrong and break -- squalls -- reef the main and the sheer delight of running before the wind with a spinnaker deployed. Solo sailing as Liz has done and others is a singular achievement in overcoming exhaustion. Don't know how she did it -- a tough and "give it all" person.

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Chasing Cosby The Downfall of America Dad Nicole Weisensee Egan 9781580058964 Books Reviews

• This book is great if you want to understand the saga of Cosby's prosecution for drugging and raping young women that he had befriended. The author followed the story for over 14 years so she is using original sources and interviews. She is a seasoned reporter and it shows in her perfectly detailed exposition. I wish more journalists wrote this clearly.
• A concise, methodical and yet riveting story of the fall of an American icon.
• Nicole Egan started following Andrea Constand's 2004 accusation of drugging and rape against a man so revered in his Cliff Huxtable, philanthropist, good-guy role that the charges seemed incredible. This from a man who reputedly never drank nor took drugs, who had much to say about raising children to be responsible citizens, and had a lifelong marriage with 5 children raised out of the spotlight. He was on the board of Temple University, a major donor to Spellman college, recipient of over 60 honorary degrees, a collector of art and an author of children's books.
  
  Andrea had waited 3 years to report the crime, triggered by sexual boundry training for her clinical massage training. This was held against her in court although most victims who are raped and report it do wait. After all, he was Bill Cosby, she worked at Temple where he was the most important man on campus, he had been her mentor and maybe she had taken too much to drink- she couldn't remember much between the first drink and waking up undressed.
  
  Cosby had the advantage of the best lawyers, a PR team, resources to bribe or defame accusers, a sterling reputation and a predator's ability to groom potential victims and get them to take pills or drinks. and to feel responsible and embarrassed afterward. He had a DA who had political aspirations and was willing to suppress evidence and the ability to trade up interviews in exchange for suppressing stories from accusers.
  
  But women kept coming out of the woodwork- ultimately 62, although only a handful were allowed to testify- and only one, Tamara Green, in Andrea's first trial, reporting an incident decades earlier. But after comedian Hanibal Buress called out Cosby as a rapist in a much-retweeted routine, and the MeToo movement started avalanches of fallen famous men, Andrea and the other women were ultimately believed 13 and a half years later.
  
  There were a number of issues that Egan discusses. Cosby had numerous unconscious women who he drugged without knowing their health status or other medications, yet never transported them to medical care. He was lucky that none died, although unconscousness lasted for several days in some cases. He had scores of enablers including Hollywood executives, hisi family (his wife Camille famously compared him to Emmet Till- who never raped or drugged anyone), the press, his employees, modeling agencies and even the original DA..He claimed racism, but enjoyed money and power that victims of racism could not hope to share.
  
  The book is excellent and referenced, written by a writer who covered the case from the beginning to the end.
• In "Chasing Cosby," the author points out the discrepancy in how Bill Cosby is regarded by the generation who has never heard of his famous role, "Dr. Cliff Huxtable" as opposed to those who are familiar with the man's work, which makes sense given Cosby was once considered larger than life. Though I never watched "The Cosby Show" regularly, as a child of the eighties, I still internalized the prevalent image of Cosby as a wise and compassionate father figure. I was far from alone - during that decade, Cosby beat out then-President Reagan as the most popular man in America, not to mention defeating other TV dads in that department, including Pa Ingalls and Ward Cleaver. However at the time, the adoring public was unaware of a scandal unfolding that would break a couple of decades later - and tarnish Cosby's Teflon reputation irrevocably.
  
  By any measure, Cosby's achievements were phenomenal, and his ability to overcome adversity - going from a modest upbringing to fame and fortune - was impressive. After first dropping out of high school and joining the Navy (which his absentee father had also joined), Cosby eventually received his master's and Ph.d degrees (and was granted hundreds of honorary degrees), established a scholarship in his and his wife's name, and emphasized the value of higher education to minority youth. But he was best known as a legendary comedian who was successful across mediums (except for perhaps "Leonard Part Six"), and broke racial barriers in entertainment. He gave kids of all colors sage advice on avoiding drugs, staying in school and stranger danger. And Cosby also mentored many young women who worked in the modeling and entertainment industries. This last would wind up being his undoing when he was accused of sexual assault in 2005. When a second woman came forward to support the first, she had been telling her story privately for years, though both were maligned publicly during a court case that ended in a mistrial, and the story eventually died in the national media. The author, who had stuck with the story since it first broke and also experienced attempts to discredit her work by Cosby's legal team, did her best to interview the "Jane Does," and retained her research - which came in handy when a routine by comedian Hannibal Burress accusing Cosby years later, reignited the scandal.
  
  Though it had taken a man to get things going again, this time the #MeToo movement had been born and support for Cosby's victims was considerably stronger thanks to Twitter and social networking. A second trial was arranged, and eventually the number of accusers who would come forward numbered in the sixties. The modus operandi varied little - Cosby would befriend the victim's family, as well, before pressuring them to take pills "to relax," in combination with a drink. He would then offer money to the victims "for educational purposes" or other reasons. In one phone call to a victim's mother, he agreed with her that he was "a sick man," but during the trial displayed bravado, also playing the race card, but luckily, justice prevailed at last.
  
  The author does a superb and thorough job tracing the trajectory of Bill Cosby's career, as well as debunking myths about sexual assault. She and the "Jane Does," many of whom were courageous enough to testify and share their stories, despite having their reputations slandered and their privacy invaded deserve to be commended for their decision. As for the media, some have had the humility to admit they were initially blinded by celebrity - and hopefully, thanks to books like this one, assault victims will have an easier time coming forward in the future.
• When I first saw that Nicki Weisensee Egan had written a book about the drugging and sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby and the subsequent trials and conviction, I thought “Isn’t it a little soon”? This book is a difficult book to read—in terms of the graphic nature of the subject matter—not writing style. The stories of several accusers are laid out in deeply disturbing detail to illustrate a pattern of attack. But on a lot of levels, this book goes beyond Cosby to discuss how something like this could happen.
  
  You have a very powerful man who is America’s favorite dad, celebrity pitch man, and a civil rights icon who offers to mentor these young people who are at a lower station in life and flatters them with gifts and attention, then once he has their trust, gets them alone and drugs and sexually assaults them. It’s a very uncomfortable book to read because the reader has to somehow reconcile these two images and even today a few years later, it’s not easy.
  
  It’s an important book that should stir a vigorous debate, but it’s not for the reader squeamish of graphic material.

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• I just finished this book, and as I wipe away my tears I have to tell you that this is an original, riveting story about courage, love, friendship, and family. A while back, someone asked if there were too many books written about WWII, and my answer was no....there are millions of stories to tell. The Orphan's Tale is a great example of this, telling a story about events and acts of bravery that I knew nothing about. In this masterful tale, Astrid is an aerialist whose family had owned a circus in Germany; but her family was Jewish, and had disappeared when she returned home after being cast aside by her husband, a German officer. Noa is a young girl whose single act of bravery leads her to the circus, an uncommon but welcome refuge for her. This story is told with such passion and enormous heart, with pulse-pounding suspense as Astrid, Noa, and the rest of their circus friends are under constant threat of the Nazis. I highly recommend this book to all book lovers; it is sure to enthrall everyone.
• I go through several books a week. As soon as I finish one, I am ready with the next. The Orphan's Tale made me stop, wait, think and want to absorb it before I went on to the next book. I'll admit I am interested in books about WWII and oddly, about historic circus life. This was a fascinating blend of the two, so I was in heaven! This is a book I wish I'd written...the writing, the plot, the characters...I didn't want it to end. Do yourself a favor and read this one.
• Based on the glowing reviews, I read this novel as I am a fan of WW II historical fiction. The story managed to capture me but by no means would I call it riveting or written with deep emotion. It's all fairly tenable how the relations come about, how Noa meets Astrid, the circus being the catalyst. Other charcters (Luc, Herr Neuhoff, Gerda, Emmet) play roles that help the story and the conclusion (no spoilers) does account for the fate of all the characters. That all said, I found the writing choppy, lacking a deep felt emotion of the characters (even the main ones) and thought the second half was a bit over-romanticized. Would I recommend it? Yes. Many may find a stronger emotional connection. I did not. So 3 stars for what I thought might be a 4.5 - 5 star going in.
• When you think about WW II you think of all the people that were taken by the Nazi's because of their different believes, like Gypsies and a lot more. Never thought too much about what happened to the circus people. This book is giving you an inside of what happened during the war with the circus performers and that a lot of Jews were saved by performing at the circus. This was the case of Noa, a 16th year old girl from the Netherlands who was raped by a German soldier and got pregnant by him. As soon as the baby was born the Nazi's took the child away from her. She was thrown out of her parent's home and ended up at the circus where she found a little Jewish boy laying in a box car still alive. She took it with her and while living in the circus train she met Astrid who taught her how to be a aerialist (trapeze worker). First the women do not get along but over time a friendship starts to form and they help each other any way they can and take care of the little Jewish boy named Theo. Noa becomes friends with the circus people and many things happen during the time that she is with the circus. Unfortunately the head of the circus dies and there is hardly any money left to keep all the performers with the circus -which was kept a secret from the performers-. Towards the end of the book dramatic things are starting to happen and all you can do is hope and pray for a good outcome. I could not put this book down because it was for me very interesting and I felt so sorry for Noa that I shed several tears for her. This is a very good book to read and I recommend it to anyone.
• I would like to thank the Publishers, HarperCollins, Mira, and Harlequin Enterprises Limited, as well as Pam Jenoff for the Advanced Reader’s Edition of “The Orphan’s Tale” by Pam Jenoff.
  This has to be one of my favorite Pam Jenoff’s novels. The historical fiction novel takes place during World War Two, and the Holocaust. This is a turbulent and devastating period in history. Pam Jenoff’s description of the isolation and depravity of the towns and villages as well as the attitudes of people during this time period is extraordinary and exceptional.
  The author has been so ambitious in weaving her tale, there is so much to absorb. One of the main characters, Noa,gets pregnant by a German soldier, and is forced to give up her baby. Noa’s family is intolerant and throws her out, where she is forced to clean near a railway station. Noa discovers a railroad car filled with Jewish babies, some alive, destined to a concentration camp, and decides to take one of the babies. She names him Theo, and is forced to escape in the ice and cold with no papers.
  Noa winds up in a German Circus. The owner of the Circus, has tried to provide safety for Jewish people, and offers Noa a job.
  At this time Noa meets Astrid, an acrobat in this circus. Astrid is Jewish, and was part of a Jewish Circus. Astrid is instructed to teach Noa how to do acrobatics. The two of them have a conflicted friendship based on a lack of trust and a need for survival. Astrid does not know where her family is, and is divorced.
  We do meet a number of complex characters.
  In my opinion, Pam Jenoff compares the indifference and immorality of people with courageous, caring people who offer hope, faith and love, and are willing to take risks.
  Kudos to Pam Jenoff for telling an amazing story, and bringing a different perspective to light. I am left with so many provoking thoughts and questions. I highly recommend “The Orphan’s Tale as a wonderful novel of historical fiction genre.

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You only have to change one life in order to change the world. The question is Are you ready?

Go Be Kind isn’t just a journal or another how-to guide to creating the life you want. It's a series of daily adventures that will help you rediscover the greatest human gift—kindness, which inspires interpersonal connection and is the most rewarding way to lead a more magnificent life.

Created by Leon Logothetis, host of The Kindness Diaries on Netflix, this life-changing book is filled with highly classified missions, treasure hunts, dream dates, awkward moments, and daily adventures that are guaranteed to change your life.

You will step outside of your comfort zone. You will become best friends with total strangers. Some of the adventures can be done while you’re falling asleep at night. Some of them will open your eyes to things you've never seen before. And all of them are really easy.

It might take 28 ½ days. It might take 11. Or you can take all the time you need (the adventure is up to you).

This adventure is about to change your life. And someone else's, too . . .

Because once we start being kind, we realize that there is no faster way to happiness. It will change how you see the world, how you connect with other people, and how you connect with yourself.

And it starts with you. Let’s do it. #gobekind

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"I am a collector of journals. I have the best intentions of writing in all of them, and then I end up donating the bulk of my collection because I don't feel a connection with the pages. This book is different. Leon's approach is different. Whether you have seen The Kindness Diaries or not, this book can resonate with anyone. It is fun and a little chaotic (in the best way). It is encouraging and upbeat. And if you so choose, you can even color in the pages to make it truly personalized. I have ordered copies for my friends because I think the value of this book exceeds the cost. More love, less hate. It isn't that difficult and yet we live in a time where it seems like the opposite is rampant. Like Leon, I believe that change begins with kindness and kindness is so under appreciated. This book will change that, and if you buy it and do the exercises, you can change the world- one kind act at a time."

Product details Hardcover 324 pages Publisher BenBella Books (March 26, 2019) Language English ISBN-10 194883605X

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• I am a collector of journals. I have the best intentions of writing in all of them, and then I end up donating the bulk of my collection because I don't feel a connection with the pages. This book is different. Leon's approach is different. Whether you have seen The Kindness Diaries or not, this book can resonate with anyone. It is fun and a little chaotic (in the best way). It is encouraging and upbeat. And if you so choose, you can even color in the pages to make it truly personalized. I have ordered copies for my friends because I think the value of this book exceeds the cost. More love, less hate. It isn't that difficult and yet we live in a time where it seems like the opposite is rampant. Like Leon, I believe that change begins with kindness and kindness is so under appreciated. This book will change that, and if you buy it and do the exercises, you can change the world- one kind act at a time.
• Very rarely, I hear a phrase so poignant it is able to stop time., It leaves me frozen, and emotions once pushed down rush to the surface and explode, all superficial thoughts stopping for the briefest of moments. In this place appears a gap in time, an immeasurable space experienced by everyone at some point in their lives, the moment where it becomes clear a change is necessary. Most often, when this happenesd to me, it’s not truly the phrase that is unusual, instead, it’s a simple “run of the mill” utterance for many who hear it; it passes other people by as if it were floating on the breeze. But, for me, that sentence cut me, it went in, fast, deep straight to my heart.That phrase manifested not as a thought but as a feeling, a visceral physical reaction, something my body once had but lost. It was once there, but from a place both forgotten and neglected, this phrase bought it back. This feeling was brought back while watching the Kindness Diaries and then more so again and again while reading “Go be Kind”. These reactions seeped deep into my consciousness and would not be shaken, they had taken hold and would only grow.
  
  “Go Be Kind” is the book by the Leon Logothetis, who is also the creator of the Netflix and Prime show The Kindness Diaries. The show is Leon traveling the world with no money relying solely on the kindness of others for this survival (he does not accept money only kindness). “Go Be Kind” is a more detailed journal that is independent of the TV series, but makes many references to the show in its text. In a sense, it gives the reader a road map to their own kindness journey.
  
  Yes, there was another truth when I first received the “Go be Kind book”. To be completely honest, I thought it was absolute garbage! I skimmed it and was put off by the font. Yes, that’s right, the font offended me, you see, I am a 12 point Arial Font guy and this “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” style font looked liked a kids book to me. I stopped at a couple of pages and thought it was simply recycled content from the TV show It appeared to me that Leon was trying to squeeze some extra pennies out of his show by writing a book.
  Needless to say, I left it where I skimmed it, in the bathroom. But, on a later visit, I decided it might be worth a second chance. After watching the netflix series, I knew Leon was not a penny squeezing kind of guy. so I picked it up and started to read it! Imagine that. And, with a new perspective and an open mind, my feelings changed. Each chapter is organized into unique “adventures” and if you read and try and follow the exercises, it really probes deep and forces you to think, to examine who you are and what it really means to be kind.
  In order to help its readers, the text is written in a supportive style, and, often, it preemptively has an answer to the challenges the “adventures” present. Similar to the overall theme of the book, it seems to treat the reader with the same compassion and kindness it teaches. However, some of the adventures are particularly challenging. For example, the third adventure asks the reader to find people who might appear lonely, or someone who looks different that you, and give them a genuine compliment. It sounds simple right? However, for me, and I’m sure for many others who picked this book up with the intention of learning to be more kind, while simple, it was not easy at all. Nevertheless, perseverance delivers. Actually following through with the exercise feels uplifting and freeing!
  Some of the adventures are more straightforward, while others are considerably more difficult, such as approaching and talking to strangers about kindness. Boy, that was a tough one, yet the exercise playing cell phone roulette and just calling someone and connecting seamed easier, but no less meaningful. Lots of adventures involve going out into the world and connecting with those around you, but quite a few are reflective, almost therapeutic exercises such as examining when and why you treated someone poorly.
  It is clear that Leon has really thought this book through, it’s a journey in of itself. I would guess these are all activities that Leon performed and meditated on himself over the past years on his journey to being kind both with himself and others. In addition, throughout the book, there are references to being lonely or feeling like an outsider. It’s certainly a book for us outsiders, people who feel isolated, or at least have at some point in their lives. Leon shares how this happened to him at school and how it changed and shaped his life.
  In summary, the book will continue to change me and others who read it. It has given me the gap that only kindness will, the gap between an event and my reaction to it, one that will help me deal first with myself, then with my family, and finally to engage with the world with a greater sense of connection, compassion and kindness.
  Read the book, do the exercises, ignore the font, you will grow to love it!, watch the show, and be kind- starting with yourself.
• This is not just a book or journal. It's more of an action guide to a kindness adventure! The world around us keeps giving us messages that things are dark, sad, hopeless, and just downright horrible. I found Leon’s Netflix show "The Kindness Diaries" (check it out!) a few months back when I was feeling pretty low. I cried every episode; they were tears of deep gratitude and connection. Connection because I was reminded that there is kindness everywhere around us and we have more in common than we realize, and gratitude because Leon and his crew were out there finding ways to remind all of us that kindness matters and is possible every day, in ways big and small. I’ve always been told by others that I’m a kind person, but through Leon’s show and Facebook page, I've begun to realize I have become rather self absorbed in my own problems and worries. I was so bogged down with work and life and worry that I had stopped going outside my comfort zone to really reach out to others. Let’s face it – we can all find ourselves stuck there! When this book arrived in the mail, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would it be tiny print text of narrative, with a few exercises thrown in at the end of each chapter? Nope! I should have known that with Leon’s engaging style and adventurous spirit, it would be something far different! I was thrilled to open it up and begin looking through it. It’s A KINDNESS ADVENTURE ACTION GUIDE, easy to read and follow, full of energizing and meaningful words of wisdom and guides for putting kindness into action.
  
  I highly recommend the hardcover version, since it is designed for you to draw, write, color, journal in, etc.
  
  Get this book – buy one or a few to share with others – and be part of the change the world needs. Go Be Kind! It’s up to us to make the world the kind place we want it to be. Kindness matters and love wins. See you on the journey!

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