Kindness: The Little Thing that Matters Most. Jaime Thurston

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      Text © Jaime Thurston 2017

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      ‘This book is incredibly inspirational. A feel-good, call-to-action to be kind!’

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      David R. Hamilton, Ph.D., author and international speaker

      ‘Kindness is the foundation for a happier world. This wonderful book is packed with inspiring and practical ways that we can all help to spread more ripples of kindness and happiness in our daily lives. Highly recommended.’

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      Dr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness

      ‘To me kindness is giving selflessly. It’s to give with no expectation. A smile, a helping hand, a warm gesture … just because your heart desires to do a good deed for no other reason than to make someone happy. 52 Lives is amazing, selfless and truly wonderful.’

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      Gemma Oaten, actor

      ‘Kindness is overflowing with inspiring messages to help us all remember the importance of being kind. Whether you’re young or old, these are inspiring reminders of how we can make society better for all of us.’

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      Bullying UK, part of Family Lives

      ‘I was always bought up to show loving kindness towards others. To help others, like 52 Lives does, is a selfless act. It doesn’t cost anything to be kind and it can mean so much – a simple smile costs nothing.’

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      Duncan James, singer from Blue, actor and presenter

      ‘In a world divided by terror and fear, I genuinely believe that kindness can bring us together. Jaime and the light she brings to this funny old planet is very much needed.’

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      Emily Coxhead, founder of The Happy Newspaper

Dedication

      For my three kind little beating hearts, Abbey, Max and Joseph