A cup of comfort for a better world : stories that celebrate those who give, care, and volunteer

What better way to improve your world than to show a sense of compassion and empathy for those in need? This collection celebrates those who give the special gift of their time. Inside, you'll find fifty original, true stories that feature examples of people whose good deeds make life a little bit easier--children on the other side of the globe, next-door neighbors in a bind, or a friend staying brave in the face of illness. Written by men and women, young and old, this collection is not only a touching tribute to those who see our world as a work in progress--but also an inspiration for anyon.;Cover; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; You Bought Me Sleep; As You Are Able; I Always Have Time for You; Angels Afoot; The Rubber Chicken Cure; If We Eat Less, They Can Eat More; The Sweetest Gift; Where Magic Lives; All It Takes Is an Open Heart; Of Worth and Grace; Beyond the Classroom; Fixing a Faucet while Mending a Soul; Small Change Today, Philanthropy Tomorrow; A Legacy to Carry On; Making a Dent; The Benevolence of Mindfulness; Generosity Knows No Stranger; The Face Beneath the Hood; Trash Talk; The Power of Pebbles; Child by Child; Heroes on Harleys. Cover Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Introduction You Bought Me Sleep As You Are Able I Always Have Time for You Angels Afoot The Rubber Chicken Cure If We Eat Less, They Can Eat More The Sweetest Gift Where Magic Lives All It Takes Is an Open Heart Of Worth and Grace Beyond the Classroom Fixing a Faucet while Mending a Soul Small Change Today, Philanthropy Tomorrow A Legacy to Carry On Making a Dent The Benevolence of Mindfulness Generosity Knows No Stranger The Face Beneath the Hood Trash Talk The Power of Pebbles Child by Child Heroes on Harleys. Quit Talkin' and Start Doin'The Coat off Her Back An Oasis of Hope in a Harrowing World The Gratitude Effect A Lift Up--Not a Handout Forgiving the Unforgivable A Better World for 50 or Less In Lila's Shoes Touching Souls Guardian Angels A Little Can Be a Lot One Less to Count Up Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone Upon a Midnight Clear Frugality: It's Not Just about Penny-Pinching Anymore No Prescription Needed The Real Santa Claus Bangles, Bubbles, and Blue-Collar Kindness Gifts of Sustenance and Sanctuary Jumping In More Blessed to Give His Neighbor's Keeper. Bless the Beasts and the TeenyboppersCircle of Compassion Not Interested A Village Built with Ink and Dreams To Do Small Things with Great Love Contributors About the Editor. What better way to improve your world than to show a sense of compassion and empathy for those in need? This collection celebrates those who give the special gift of their time. Inside, you'll find fifty original, true stories that feature examples of people whose good deeds make life a little bit easier—children on the other side of the globe, next-door neighbors in a bind, or a friend staying brave in the face of illness. Written by men and women, young and old, this collection is not only a touching tribute to those who see our world as a work in progress—but also an inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference. ebook,book