5 Must-read Books About Kindness

Kindness is a noun that is defined as a state of being unselfish, sociable, and mindful. When people look at kindness on its denotation, they cannot really appreciate the weight of it. However, the moment everyone adjust their view and examine its connotation — they will start to be thankful for everyone who demonstrates this trait. It is one of the many things that make the world a better place.

Hence, provided below are the best books that tackle kindness from the different genres of literature.

The War for Kindness by Jamil Zaki

The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World by Jamil Zaki is an insightful book that is creating big impact to the readers’ lives since 2019. This work has been putting science and tales that forms a wonderful whole. The book implies that the world is lacking empathy, and that people who have different characteristics tend to easily hate and misunderstood one another. However, it shouldn’t stay that way. The author shares his thorough study, including personal lab experiments that imply that empathy is not an innate trait; instead it is an ability that is nurtured by exerting effort. The book, moreover, lays down tales of remarkable individuals who represent the new views raised by the author and who struggle to fight for kindness in tough moments.

Alvin Can’t Jump by Jacquelyn Hester Colleton-Akins and Elbert Akins III

Jacquelyn Hester Colleton-Akins and Elbert Akins III are the authors of the juvenile fiction titled Alvin Can’t Jump. It was published by Xlibris Corporation last April 15, 2019. It follows the story of a frog named Alvin. He always communicates with the Creator to thank, apologize, and ask Him for the things that are in his life. One day, he was on a pond and discovered that he developed his hind legs. His friend named Dottie was there and witnessed his achievement. It was like the best time of his life when the Heavenly Father gave him his hind legs. Alvin also went through a lot of difficult times in his life, but he continued to be kind and humble despite it all.  

The Power of Kindness by Piero Ferrucci

TarcherPerigee published the book by Piero Ferrucci titled The Power of Kindness: The Unexpected Benefits of Leading a Compassionate Life. It is a book about self-development and mental health, and contains a preface by Dalai Lama. The book contains a touching evaluation of a plain but deep concept. The author is among the well-respected transpersonal psychologists in the globe, who brilliantly explores several unexpected sides of kindness. He also raises an argument that kindness is the attribute that will not only bring people to their personal happiness and the joy of their surroundings, but will also lead people in a planet that has gone cold, challenging, scary, and anxious.

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld

In February 2018, The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld was published by Dial Books. It is a critically-acclaimed work that is under children’s literature. The Rabbit Listened is a touching picture book that centers on kindness and empathy that aims to mend both big and small pains. The story is being moved by Taylor, a child who isn’t so sure on where to stand when something sad takes place. But what is peculiar is that every animal that surrounds him knows the answer to his struggle. The chicken desires to talk to him, the bear advices him to not be angered, and all others animals tried to talk to Taylor. But everything changes when the rabbit came in the picture, all it did was lend his ears to Taylor and that is all that he needs.

This touching picture book will definitely help you understand what kindness and empathy are. With the stunning pictures, your imagination will surely work to its best state. It will also help you get a better grasp about listening, comforting, pain, and healing. Without a doubt this book really deserve its multiple awards, such as the New York Times Editors’ Choice, New York Times Notable Children’s Books of 2018, Time magazine’s 10 Best YA and Children’s Books of 2018, Charlotte Huck Honor Book of 2019, SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Book of 2019, Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of 2018,   and a whole lot more.