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A review by greenteabookme
Upworthy - GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity by Gabe Reilich, Lucia Knell
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
Upworthy Good People completely hit the feel-good-uplifting-book category out of the park! The book is a collection of stories that were submitted to the website “Upworthy”. Upworthy is a website committed to collecting inspirational and positive stories from people all over the world.
I stumbled upon Good People on NetGalley and figured “why not” as I’d been having a crummy week, and feeling like I needed some positivity in my life. I also felt immediately hooked by the synopsis that stated it was a book for anyone that needed proof that the world is full of good people. Lately (by lately I mean the last several years), I’ve needed that proof. I plan to buy this as a “coffee book” table once it publishes because the stories are sweet, short, and uplifting, and I think both the world and my own life can always use a little bit more kindness and positive reminders. ☺️
The book is divided into six sections that are themed around and my favourite was the kindness of strangers section. There’s something about a stranger doing something kind for another stranger with no expectations of anything that tugs on my heart strings and I cried / teared up a few times. I also loved all the favourite / impactful teacher kindness stories and the heartwarming stories of children, their innocence and humour and kind hearts. 💕
Thank you so much to National Geographic, NetGalley, Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell for the arc copy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it!
I stumbled upon Good People on NetGalley and figured “why not” as I’d been having a crummy week, and feeling like I needed some positivity in my life. I also felt immediately hooked by the synopsis that stated it was a book for anyone that needed proof that the world is full of good people. Lately (by lately I mean the last several years), I’ve needed that proof. I plan to buy this as a “coffee book” table once it publishes because the stories are sweet, short, and uplifting, and I think both the world and my own life can always use a little bit more kindness and positive reminders. ☺️
The book is divided into six sections that are themed around and my favourite was the kindness of strangers section. There’s something about a stranger doing something kind for another stranger with no expectations of anything that tugs on my heart strings and I cried / teared up a few times. I also loved all the favourite / impactful teacher kindness stories and the heartwarming stories of children, their innocence and humour and kind hearts. 💕
Thank you so much to National Geographic, NetGalley, Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell for the arc copy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it!