Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness

Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER â€¢Â The perfect graduation gift, this inspiring meditation on kindness from the author ofÂ Lincoln in the BardoÂ is based on his popular commencement address.

Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saundersâ€™s words tap into a desire in all of us to lead kinder, more fulfilling lives. Powerful, funny, and wise, Congratulations, by the way is an inspiring message from one of todayâ€™s most influential and original writers.

Praise for Congratulations, by the way

â€œAs slender as a psalm, and as heavy.â€â€”The New York Times

â€œThe graduating college senior in your life probably just wants money. But if you want to impart some heartfelt, plainspoken wisdom in addition to a check, you can't do much better than [Congratulations, by the way].â€â€”Entertainment Weekly

â€œThe loving selflessness that [George Saunders] advises and the interconnectedness that he recognizes couldnâ€™t be purer or simplerâ€”or more challenging.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews

â€œWarm and tender.â€â€”Publishers Weekly
Country USA
Manufacturer Random House
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-04-22
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Random House
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-04-22
Format	Kindle eBook

Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness

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