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This Book Will Make You Kinder
- An Empathy Handbook
- Narrated by: Jude Owusu, Henry James Garrett
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
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This Book Will Make You Kinder
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Publisher's Summary
From the creator of Drawings of Dogs, a and thoughtful examination of empathy and the necessity of being kinder.
The kindness we owe one another goes far beyond the everyday gestures of feeding someone else's parking meter - although it's important not to downplay those small acts. Kindness can also mean much more.
In this timely, insightful guide, Henry James Garrett lays out the case for developing a strong, courageous, moral kindness, one that will help you fight cruelty and make the world a more empathetic place. So, how could a book possibly make you kinder?
It would need to answer two questions:
- Why are you kind at all?
- Why aren't you kinder?
In this audiobook, building on his academic studies in metaethics, Henry James Garrett sets out to do just that, exploring the sources and the limitations of human empathy and the many ways, big and small, that we can work toward being our best and kindest selves for the people around us and the society we need to build.
What the critics say
“Interspersed with Henry’s beautifully metaphorical illustrations, this is a great and easy-reading practical exploration of what kindness means in the modern world.” —Matt Haig
“If kindness and empathy is the best of humanity this book is a roadmap to it. Accessible, beautifully illustrated, at times heart-swelling in its wholesomeness, and at others inviting you to consider philosophical ideas, it’ll sink your brain into a warm bath and, in turn, you’ll return a kinder person ready to raise the bar on humanity.” —Gina Martin
“This Book Will Make You Kinder blends distinctly human comics with an academic approach to understanding empathy, from a near-expert on the subject. The result is an affirming, charming book that ultimately lives up to its title.” —Adam J. Kurtz