{"product_id":"9781770705982","title":"Acts of Kindness: Inspirational Stories for Everyday Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall things can often mean a great deal. For the past five years readers of the \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e's website have been telling each other that, as they shared their stories in a feature called \"Acts of Kindness.\" The common thread is that a stranger helped when it was needed most, without thought of a reward and often without leaving a name. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince its debut in December, 2004, \"Acts of Kindness\" has become a daily fixture at \u003ci\u003ethestar.com\u003c\/i\u003e. About four thousand stories have been submitted and two thousand have been published. \u003ci\u003eActs of Kindness\u003c\/i\u003e, the book, represents the best of the best - a collection of 200 of the most memorable tales. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe stories are a reminder that goodness is non-denominational, non-political, and transferable across race and language. They also remind us that although our lives are full of hard realities, the smallest gesture can raise a spirit or lift a heart, and the time to do it is now.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dundurn Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135315362032,"sku":"9781770705982","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781770705982_p0.jpg?v=1763706883","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781770705982","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}