Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen.

Describes caring as a virtue and suggests ways in which caring can be shown, such as recycling, donating to charity, helping others, and listening.

"When Tanna's father brings home an abandoned owl, she is not eager to take care of the needy, ugly little bird. Tanna must wake at 4:00 AM to catch food for the owl. She must feed it, clean up after it, all while avoiding its sharp, chomping beak and big, stomping talons. After weeks of following her father's instructions on how to care for the owl, Tanna must leave home for school. Her owl has grown. It has lost its grey baby feathers and is beginning...

"Through inspiring stories; interviews with experts, including business leaders, neuroscientists, activists, social entrepreneurs, and spiritual leaders; a new model rooted in positive psychology and coaching; and self-development exercises at the end of each chapter, Purposeful Empathy offers wisdom and practical advice to foster personal, organizational, and social transformation"--

On his 100th day of second grade, Super Ben writes a letter to his grandmother as part of his class project to perform 100 acts of kindness on that day, in which he lists the reasons that he loves her.

"Journalist Felicity Morse offers witty and wise advice for getting the most out of life by caring for the people around you and the wider world. 'This book will make you feel brighter, in all ways.' -- The Guardian (U. K.)"--

Author and blogger Lauren Casper shares the key to loving our neighbors well in today's world marked by fear and division: embracing the power of empathy.