Bibliograph

Dare to be kind, how extraordinary compassion can transform our world, Lizzie Velasquez ; with Catherine Avril Morris

Type

Label

Dare to be kind, how extraordinary compassion can transform our world, Lizzie Velasquez ; with Catherine Avril Morris

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dare to be kind

Oclc number

960293900

Responsibility statement

Lizzie Velasquez ; with Catherine Avril Morris

Sub title

how extraordinary compassion can transform our world

Summary

The author shares her experiences in being bullied because of her unusual appearance caused by a medical condition, and uses them to explore the causes behind cruelty and how they can be redirected to produce kindness and improve the world

Table Of Contents

The B-word -- Kindness begins at home -- Hurt people hurt people -- Building resilience -- Are they or aren't they? -- How do you define yourself? -- The myth of positivity -- Breakdown, or breakthrough? -- How a dog named Ollie saved my life -- The knowing -- Don't judge a book by its cover -- The cape comes off -- The truth about strength -- Faith, God, the universe, and weird miracles -- The right kind of selfish -- It's up to us -- This is my lottery -- Dare to be kind: a call to action

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