The Kindness of Strangers

Iyer, Pico, Cahill, Tim, Morris, Jan, Lonely Planet Publications Staff, George, Don

ISBN 10: 1741795214 / ISBN 13: 9781741795219

Verlag: Lonely Planet Publications, 2008

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2736310-6

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher*

A timely collection of 26 inspiring tales, The Kindness of Strangers explores the unexpected human connections that so often transfigure and transform the experience of travel, and celebrates the gift of kindness around the world.Featuring stories by Jan Morris, Tim Cahill, Simon Winchester and Dave Eggers.

I greatly appreciate the theme of this book that gathers stories of kindness received when it was most needed and perhaps least expected. I am sure they will inspire everyone who reads them, encouraging each of us to take whatever opportunities arise to be kind to others in turn. - HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

The Kindness of Strangers is a wonderful companion for travel. It enlarges us, reminds us that serendipity is one of the ultimate joys of life's constant journey.- AMY TAN

A wonderful idea beautifully realized. I enjoyed it immensely.- BILL BRYSON

About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places where they travel.

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*#1 in the world market share - source: Nielsen Bookscan. Australia, UK and USA. March 2012-January 2013

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Kindness of Strangers
Verlag: Lonely Planet Publications
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good
Auflage: 2 Edition.