{"product_id":"congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness-hardcover","title":"Congratulations, by the Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER - \u003cb\u003eThis inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of \u003ci\u003eLincoln in the Bardo\u003c\/i\u003e is based on his popular commencement address.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eCongratulations, by the way\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring message from one of today's most influential and original writers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCongratulations, by the way\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"As slender as a psalm, and as heavy.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The 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  \u003ci\u003eCongratulations, by the way\u003c\/i\u003e].\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The loving selflessness that  George Saunders] advises and the interconnectedness that he recognizes couldn't be purer or simpler--or more challenging.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Warm and tender.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of eight books, including the story collections \u003ci\u003ePastoralia \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Tenth of December, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was a finalist for the National Book Award. He has received fellowships from the Lannan Foundation, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Guggenheim Foundation. In 2006 he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. In 2013 he was awarded the PEN\/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story and was included in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e's list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. He teaches in the creative writing program at Syracuse University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 22, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380602519730,"sku":"9780812996272","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/c9923386287648a1f4c4a9a22e25813b.webp?v=1777788476","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}