Other titles by Mark McCrindle with Emily Wolfinger
The ABC of XYZ: Understanding the Global Generations, UNSW Press
From explaining the labels and quantifying the numbers to outlining the definitive events of each generation, the best-selling The ABC of XYZ is a comprehensive and fascinating look at the generations.
www.theABCofXYZ.com
Word Up: A Lexicon and Guide to Communicating in the 21st Century, Halstead Press
More than a comprehensive lexicon of Australian youth slang, Word Up looks at language, how it is changing, and the factors influencing this change with chapters on youth slang, literacy, manners, political jargon and more.
www.wordup.net.au
Published by Hybrid Publishers
Melbourne Victoria Australia
(c) McCrindle Research 2011
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First published 2011
National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication data: Author: McCrindle, Mark.
Title: The power of good: true stories of great kindness from total strangers / compiled by Mark McCrindle with Emily Wolfinger.
ISBN: 9781921665226 (pbk.)
Subjects: Kindness - Anecdotes.
Interpersonal relations - Moral and ethical aspects.
Inspiration - Anecdotes.
Other Authors/Contributors:
Wolfinger, Emily.
Dewey Number: 177.7
Cover design by Reader’s Digest
Digital Distribution: Ebook Alchemy
ISBN: 978-1-74298-036-2 (Epub)
Contents
About Us
Acknowledgments
Foreword: Tim Fischer AC, Former Deputy Prime Minister
1. The Power of Good
2. Acts of Kindness in Hardship and Misfortune
Louise Hall, Reporter, the Sydney Morning Herald
Food for Thought
Anton Enus, News Presenter, SBS World News
Comradeship at the Comrades Marathon
David Richardson, Reporter, “Today Tonight”
The “Mummy’s Boys”
Simon Reeve, Presenter, “Sunrise”
A Cardiologist with a Heart
Susanne Gervay, Author
With Pain Comes the Joy of Kindness
Rick Ardon, News Presenter, Channel 7 Perth
A Life-saving Act of Kindness
Elizabeth Brew, Secretary of Adoption Support Network Origins Inc NSW
Where There is Life There is Hope
Sue Curby, Unsworn Member of Federal Police
Kindness in the Face of Death
Penny Burke, Director of Essence Communications
I am Not a Runner; I Just Occasionally Jog
Terry Hawkins, People in Progress, Terry Hawkins Enterprises
The Story Behind the Face: When Hearts Collide
Janice Davies, Motivational Speaker and Author
The Angel Wore a White Cardigan
The Reverend Graham Long, Wayside Chapel, Kings Cross
A Kiss from Heaven
Peter H. Devin, Author, California USA
A Bucket List Dream Come True
Ken B. Marslew AM, “Enough is Enough”
Kindness in Dark Places
Father Chris Riley, Youth off the Streets
Rod’s Story
Simon Rountree, Camp Quality
There is Much to See if We Can Close our Eyes for a Moment
Elissa Scott, Recruitment Agent
From Disappointment to Delight
Sarah Garnett, Footpath Library
Superman in Disguise
Joy Robertson, Homemaker
The Kindness of Strangers on Country Roads
Leanne Duerkop, Homemaker
A Brave Kindness
Lindy Jones, Professional Speaker
The Bumpy Road of Kindness
Stephen Murby, Cystic Fibrosis Victoria
Of Gift and Grace
Tracey Spicer, Former News Presenter, Channel 10 Sydney
Solace in Grief
Blake Beattie, Founder of International Pay it Forward Day
Paying it Forward
Darryl Blake, Best-selling Author
Healing Moments
Anthony Ackroyd, Cast Member of “Thank God It’s Friday!”
Little Things are Big Things Too
Jean Kittson, Writer, Actor and Comedian
Summer Car Park
Helen Dwyer, Relationships and Communications Manager, Hope Street
The Precious Gift of Hope - Andy’s Story
3. Acts of Kindness while Abroad
Marian Arnold, ABC Classic FM
My Knight in Black and White
Cecilia Dart-Thornton, Author
Kindness is Contagious
Tim Fischer AC, Former Deputy Prime Minister
Kindness of a Train-travelling Stranger: All at Sea near the Holy See
Amanda