In HumanKind, you’ll meet the mentor who changed a child’s life with a single lesson in shoe-tying, the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people, and many other heroes.īrad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds. Knowing that the world is full of moments when a simple act of kindness transforms a life, he sought out these stories and shares some of the best ones here. Inspired by the many demonstrations of “humankindness” that supported their family through Mia’s treatment and recovery, Brad began writing about the people who rescued his family from that dark time, often with the smallest gestures. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to ultimately work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family and even complete strangers. Following her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two-and-a-half years either by Mia’s side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia’s illness. It will leave you feeling wholesome and urged to do good, starting with little acts of kindness.Brad Aronson’s life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. Humankind is the most uplifting and life-affirming book in years. Although written for adults, many of the narratives contain profound moral lessons both children and grown-ups alike will find valuable.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, especially those working with under-represented communities and those in social-impact. It's well worth reading and supports a great cause. Humankind comes out on April 14th, 2020, and 100% of the book sales' profit will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The uncomplicated writing style makes the book more accessible to a broader audience and can also be read as bedtime stories for the little ones.

The author wrote the book in an easy-to-read manner without jargon. There's no required beginning or ending, and you can flip to any page and begin reading. The book is meant to be digested one story at a time. If they're stealing our dinner, they must be hungry.' Father was surprised by the pureness of his little four-year-old son's explanation.

The son replied, 'I'm making pancakes for them.

Humankind by Brad Aronson