Congratulations, by the Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness
by George Saunders
Published for the first time: 1/1/2013
64 pages, Hardcover
Genres: Inspirational, Self Help, Nonfiction, Essays, Philosophy, Audiobook, Short Stories
Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University in 2013, 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 Saunders'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 today's most influential and original writers.
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