Uplifting Stories : True Tales to Inspire You to Take Action

This collection of inspirational narratives, curated by the popular founder of Uplifting Content , is sure to change your perspective—and maybe even restore your faith in humanity. If you can't bear to watch the news lately, you're not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to offer you an alternative—and maybe even restore your faith in humanity. As the founder of Uplifting Content, a social media platform followed by over 1.4 million people, she has interviewed some of the most inspiring people in the world. Here, she shares their remarkable stories and the lessons they've learned to help you through life's many challenges. Among the amazing folks you'll meet is Kyle Maynard, a motivational speaker and the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro without the aid of prosthetics—thanks to his "no excuses" attitude. You'll also meet Destiny Watford, a high school student whose passionate activism helped save her town, once dubbed "the most polluted zip code in America," and Kouhyar Mostashfi and Greg Smith, two men from Ohio with completely opposing political views who have done the seemingly impossible and set aside their differences to become great friends. At the end of each story, you'll also find exercises to help you take action in your own life—whether by asking deeper questions about what's important to you, forging new connections and nurturing existing relationships, or reflecting on the contributions you wish to make in the world. The stories explore themes like human connection, service to others, and the pursuit of passion. Butler, who struggled with depression herself, firmly believes that focusing on the good in the world helped bring her back from the brink. Uplifting Stories reminds you that the world is still full of great people—even if their voices sometimes get lost in the noise. "This collection of inspirational narratives, curated by the popular founder of Uplifting Content, is sure to change your perspective-and maybe even restore your faith in humanity. If you can't bear to watch the news lately, you're not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to offer you some respite. As the founder of Uplifting Content, a social media platform followed by over 1.5 million people, she understands the power of inspirational true stories-the kind we don't see covered enough these days. Here, she presents an eclectic group of narratives-some from people she's met in her own travels; others crowdsourced from the uplifting content community or taken from the headlines. You'll meet remarkable individuals like Danny Chew, an avid bicyclist who became paralyzed from the waist down after a road accident, yet kept right on going; Daniel Kish, a blind man who learned to "see" using echolocation; and Destiny Watford, a high school student whose passionate activism helped save her town, once known as "the most polluted zip code in America." The stories are grouped around themes like human connection, overcoming adversity, acts of service, and pursuing your passion. Butler also shares her own narrative of depression, and her firm belief that focusing on the good in the world brought her back from the brink. Now, she hopes to do the same for others who might be struggling. Uplifting Stories reminds you that most people really are good at heart-even if their voices sometimes get lost in the noise"-- Provided by publisher