{"product_id":"congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness-2","title":"Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness","description":"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.\n\nThree months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, 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, Congratulations, by the way is an inspiring message from one of today’s most influential and original writers.\n\nPraise for Congratulations, by the way\n\n“As slender as a psalm, and as heavy.”—The New York Times\n\n“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 [Congratulations, by the way].”—Entertainment Weekly\n\n“The loving selflessness that [George Saunders] advises and the interconnectedness that he recognizes couldn’t be purer or simpler—or more challenging.”—Kirkus Reviews\n\n“Warm and tender.”—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0812996275\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0812996275.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Saunders, George\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41511251279930,"sku":"DBV.0812996275.G","price":4.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0812996275-0_c08e9a75-3807-4ad5-bf77-59a098cd3ef6.jpg?v=1783474021","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness-2","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}