Dallas Woodburn Knihy

The narrative intertwines three distinct stories: a couple whose weekend getaway blurs the lines between romance and danger, a divorced father seeking renewal through his role as John Lennon in a Beatles tribute band, and a young woman's fixation on a sweepstakes contest after her roommate's unexpected death. Each character navigates complex emotions and motivations, exploring themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of dreams amidst life's unpredictability.

Emma grapples with guilt and isolation after a tragic pool party accident leaves Hunter, her ex-boyfriend and a talented athlete, paralyzed. As she navigates her anxiety and regret, she turns to art, obsessively painting portraits of Hunter's legs and feet. This creative outlet unexpectedly brings her recognition and acclaim, highlighting her emotional journey and the complexities of healing through art.

A powerful narrative explores the complex dynamics between individuals whose lives have been shattered by a shared antagonist. As they navigate their pain and resentment, unexpected connections form, leading to healing and unity. The story delves into themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the transformative power of relationships, ultimately suggesting that even the darkest experiences can lead to new beginnings and meaningful bonds.

With 1001 acts of kindness in 25 categories, this book brings people together, ignites conversations, and creates connections in our fast-paced world. So often we feel weighed down by problems at home, hassles at work, or the issues facing society. Imagine instead feeling empowered, optimistic, and purposeful about intentionally taking tiny steps to make the world a kinder place. Award-winning author Dallas Woodburn's 1001 Ways to Be Kind is a fun, dive-in-anywhere book with 1001 acts of kindness broken down into 25 different categories, from everyday kindness to kind acts for children to do and kind acts to do on your lunch break. Graphically designed by McKay Rappleyea in full color, each section provides ideas, motivation, and hope. Immensely giftable AND actionable, this is the book our world is yearning for right now--a little book that could spark a big movement--touching people's hearts, building bridges across differences, and making our world kinder, week by week and reader by reader.