Chicken Soup Stories for a Better World

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910159532403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : RosettaBooks
• Soggetti: Peace; Nonviolence
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: TITLE PAGE -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. MAKING A DIFFERENCE -- GOING HOME ON THE D TRAIN -- A GIFT OF PEACE FOR THE HOMELESS HEART -- "THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM . . . ?" -- A CHILD SURVIVOR AND HER HERO -- THE WRITING ON THE WALL -- THE FIVE-YEAR NIGHTMARE IN DENMARK -- SHARED TEARS OF GRIEF AND HOPE -- "PEACE" IN A BOTTLE OF "JOY"? -- P.K.'S MISSION -- AN EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN -- FROM ANGRY KID TO PEACE-PRIZE WINNER -- AND A LITTLE CHILD WILL LEAD THEM -- HARRIET TUBMAN: A BATTLE OF A DIFFERENT KIND -- CONSIDER ME YOUR BIRD -- 2. LOVE AND KINDNESS -- SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE -- BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU TEACH THEM -- NONNO BEPPE'S GIFT -- TAMMY'S TRAUMA -- COMPASSION IN A PRESCHOOL -- DECEMBER SNOW -- REACHING FOR PEACE -- A SAFE PLACE -- CONNECTED IN SPIRIT -- THE ENDLESS TIME-OUT -- 3. DEFINING MOMENTS
• Sommario/riassunto: A collection of inspiring true stories, 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: Stories for a Better World' shares narratives of individuals making a difference through acts of peace, compassion, and nonviolence. Contributions from Nobel Peace Prize laureates, historians, and everyday heroes offer insights into how empathy, love, and determination can transform conflicts and foster understanding. The book aims to inspire readers to take action toward creating a more harmonious world. It is suitable for a general audience seeking inspiration and practical examples to promote peace and kindness in their daily lives.