{"product_id":"congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness","title":"Congratulations, by the Way: Some Thoughts on Kindness","description":"\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. \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\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0812996275\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780812996272\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Saunders, George\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Random House\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Apr 2014)","offer_id":46080662044869,"sku":"9780812996272","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780812996272.jpg?v=1776039316","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}