Simple Acts of Kindness: Practical Ways to Help People in Need

by Terri Green

Everyone experiences tragedy and loss and we've all seen those in pain and wished we could help. But often we simply don't know what to do.

In Simple Acts of Kindness, Terri Green shares her bittersweet memories of those who helped her family weather years of medical and financial struggle. Her oldest daughter underwent twenty-one surgeries as a child and was left without the ability to speak, walk, or perform normal daily activities. Her second daughter had surgery as an infant and survived only because of answered prayer. During these hardships, the Greens were blessed with many friends and even strangers who came to their aid by bringing simple gifts like a fresh-cut rose, lightening the work load by washing the family cars, and even delivering toilet paper!

Green encourages readers to reach out and take the first step to help someone in need. Simple Acts of Kindness is filled with uplifting true stories and great ideas on how to extend practical aid to those in need of physical, emotional, and spiritual support.

Genres: Christian

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked up this book a while ago while looking for some inspriational reading. It didn't sit on my shelf very long because I wanted a feel-good book that had short chapters for easily picking it up and putting it down as I had the time. I was not expecting it to be so heavily Christian in tone, which limits who I can share it with in my life. Even my friends who are more religious are not as apt to read this kind of book. More than the religious element is the strict conservative gender role reinforcement that might be difficult to deal with.

The ideas in this book are good but most are not earth-shattering or new. I suppose it it called "simple acts of kindness" and it lives up to that title. It was a good reminder to refocus me on things I can do for others. Some of it is a bit outdated (film ccameras are not a thing anymore really and the book pre-dates social media) of some of the ideas are much more costly than others. Still, the book was a nice was to channel my thoughts outside of myself and my own woes, which is all I was really looking for.

[Misty Deegan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author shared her love for serving others while balancing the need to accept others’ kindness while she raised her exceptional children. Her gift ideas are sweet and simple. Overall, the book is a light and easy read.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the book for what it set out to do, and I liked it for its simplicity. A bit too far into the religious for my taste. There is probably a non-religious version out there waiting for me to find it.

[Sue Klasing · Rating 3 out of 5]

Practical ways to help people in need as told by a Mom of 2 disabled children and one VERY normal child, during some of her darkest moments what really helped and touched her. Somewhat redundant.