Reviews for The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time

The average rating for The Hidden Power of Kindness: A Practical Handbook for Souls Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-09-13 00:00:00 Davin Crazy I'm on page 32, and I'm not sure about this book. It purports itself as a practical guide, but I haven't come across a single practical advice yet. It's all words, words, words... Describing what kindness is, how it helps -- just I guess trying to motivate you to be kind. But I can't read more than a few pages at a time, and after reading them I recall nothing of essence. It's a bit frustrating that I can't focus on it: I was hoping it will get better... The most significant part so far that kind of starts getting at what to actually do was on page 12: Don'ts: 1. Don't speak unkindly of anyone. 2. Don't speak unkindly to anyone. 3. Don't act unkindly to anyone. Dos: 1. Do speak kindly of someone at least once a day. 2. Do think kindly about someone at least once a day. 3. Do act kindly toward someone at least once a day. For any unkindness committed: 1. Make a brief act of contrition, such as "My Jesus, mercy!" 2. Offer an apology, if possible. 3. Say a little prayer - such as "Bless N., O Lord" - for the one to whom you have been unkind. The author is definitely well-intentioned, and has made me think about what I'm doing. One day I noticed how unkind I was towards someone, whereas before reading this book I wouldn't have given it a second thought. In fact, when I related the story to a couple of friends, they saw nothing wrong in my actions (the other person was in the wrong more, but I think that it started with my unkindness). I haven't finished - had to return the book to the library. may be I'll try it some other time, and may be I'll be more receptive then.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-07-28 00:00:00 Peter Gratten Wow! I must say this is quite possibly the best, most practical, and useful book on the spiritual life I have ever read... And I will read it again, over and over! So many suggestions on how to practice charity towards others, as Christ commands. I can't express how helpful and enlightening this book has been for me. It even has an 'examination of conscience' at the end, which is very helpful for preparing for the sacrament of confession. Love, love, love this book... Read it!!