This inspirational New York Times bestseller chronicles the lifelong friendship between a busy sales executive and a disadvantaged young boy, and how both of their lives were changed by what began as one small gesture of kindness. “A straightforward tale of kindness and paying it forward in 1980s New York….an uplifting reminder that small gestures matter” (Kirkus Reviews).
Stopping was never part of the plan…
She was a successful ad sales rep in Manhattan. He was a homeless, eleven-year-old panhandler on the street. He asked for spare change; she kept walking. But then something stopped her in her tracks, and she went back. And she continued to go back, again and again. They met up nearly every week for years and built an unexpected, life-changing friendship that has today spanned almost three decades.
Whatever made me notice him on that street corner so many years ago is clearly something that cannot be extinguished, no matter how relentless the forces aligned against it. Some may call it spirit. Some may call it heart. It drew me to him, as if we were bound by some invisible, unbreakable thread. And whatever it is, it binds us still.
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Laurie’s Story This could have been so much better if written from the perspective of Maurice. Unfortunately, it was more about the author and her failed marriages and alcoholic father and self-glorifying view of what she did to help Maurice. Undoubtedly, they had a true friendship but she came across as immature and codependent.
Don’t waste your time or money on this one! I picked this up on Kindle via a sample chapter. A successful executive in New York (Laura) meets a sad, hungry boy (Maurice) and their chance encounter sets off changes in both their lives. Sounded interesting and possibly inspirational. Well, I found it a disappointing read. In the first place, I should have heeded the red flags (THREE authors) that usually signals a ghostwritten book. No true voice emerged as I read; it was obviously written in segments by the three, so there is no…
I must disclose that I don’t usually like Best Sellers I must disclose that I don’t usually like Best Sellers, and my pattern is holding true. There are parts to like about this book – I think the descriptions of the welfare hotel and the lives led in such places is actually important reading. For that alone, this book does an important job. I felt at times we were wallowing in people’s “goodness” – and their reward is a best selling novel and the money and fame that goes with it. However, I don’t really think that was the writers intent…