The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life [B2242]

2007 french-flap PB in nice clean condition. "A book after my own heart!"-from the preface, by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. The Power of Kindness is a stirring examination of a simple but profound concept. Piero Ferrucci, one of the world's most respected transpersonal psychologists, explores the many surprising facets of kindness and argues that it is this trait that will not only lead to our own individual happiness and the happiness of those around us, but will guide us in a world that has become cold, anxious, difficult, and frightening.

Piero Ferrucci warns against the dangers of "global cooling." As the pace of living grows faster and the impact of new technologies more insistent, communications become hurried and impersonal. The drive for profit overrides the heart. Warmth and genuine presence fade. In eighteen interlocking chapters, Dr. Ferrucci reveals that the kindest people are the most likely to thrive, to enable others to thrive, and to slowly but steadily turn our world away from violence, self-centeredness, and narcissism- and toward love. Writing with a rare combination of sensitivity and intellectual depth, Dr. Ferrucci shows that, ultimately, kindness is not a luxury in our world but rather a necessity for us all.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This book is a great reminder that kindness is a choice and we can all make that choice each day to be a little kinder. I'm pretty sure our world would be a much better place with more kindness."; "Excellent book. Kindness is the title but it hits on so many other aspects of who we are and how we go into the world. I got so much out of this book, was a very pleasant surprise."; "I have given this book as a gift dozens of times and used it as a textbook in a university class. It's written so you can read the chapters in any order depending upon what you want to read about at the time. The chapter topics (e.g., humility, empathy, mindfulness, sense of belonging, respect, gratitude, joy, warmth, generosity, forgiveness) are beautifully written and include many stories that show the power of being kind. The book is uplifting and enjoyable by young and old alike. Truly a favorite book and a book the world needs right now!"