Be the Good: Becoming a Force for a Better World

by Ken Streater

From former international river guide and best-selling author Ken Streater comes an inspiring book that "had me from the nuclear missile opening to tear-jerker movie close. It offers practical wisdom on how to be a better person—and a happier one. Streater is a skillful navigator of the tricky terrain of good, and his timing is exquisite." (Jonathan Alter, NY Times best-selling author, senior editor of Newsweek magazine, and Emmy Award-winning journalist)There is far more good in the world than you and I are led to believe. This uplifting and poignant book tells stories of open hearts and kindness in communities from Alaska to Zimbabwe. Each chapter shares an idea, a simple action step, that you can take in order to make your life and those around you better. These ideas were gleaned from experts and ordinary folk, wise elders and energetic youngsters, from humble people, and heart-driven cultures across the globe. They highlight the immeasurable positive impact that we each can have on others.These are divisive times-if we allow them to be. We don't need to conclude that someone's perspective is a reflection of faulty character or a diabolic soul, when it is simply a different perception about community or country or weather. We need not harshly label or yell at each other billions of times a day. That screeches the opportunity to see goodness to a halt. When we see and do good things, we are changed-even if only in that moment. Our gentler nature arises. Each of us individually can build more compassionate cultures. In doing so, we create societies that flourish rather than decay.As described by Thupten Jinpa, founder of the Compassion Institute, best-selling author, and principal English translator to the Dalai Lama, "Now, more than ever, there is a need for people to connect with their better selves and view others and the world through the lenses of shared humanity. Be the Good helps us do this and act from such awareness with action steps that can easily be put into effect right now."

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2020

Reviews

[Amy Mertz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be the Good is a lovely, positive book about how "good" is all around us and the ways in which we can contribute to foster it. (Also--be prepared to be sucked in from page one--the first story in there is intense!)

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A guide to making a difference

A simple yet powerful guide to being a more positive you and being a positive influence in this world. Great insights and a fun read for people of all ages.

[Jane Maulucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the Lift We Need

Ken is a gentle teacher with a powerful lesson on being the best human possible especially during trying times. His stories are simple truths that translate to daily actions. We are all in this together; the world, this life, and our vision for health and joy. Ken inspires us to aim for the best in and for everyone.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. It's short but took me over a week to read it bc wanted to really take time for it to sink in. It's one that I will go back and re-read each year.

[Jodi Hettergott-Suboor · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a good feeling kind of book!

I cried, laughed and my heart opened and filled with so much love, this book really makes you stop and smell the flowers.