{ "item_title" : "How can You change the World?", "item_author" : [" Chris Treu "], "item_description" : "When was the last time you smiled at a stranger? Just like that... Not because you wanted something. Not at the checkout becauseit's the polite thing to do, and not in a meeting because that's justwhat people do. Simply because. On the street, in the park, at theairport. Two people who have never seen each other before and willprobably never see each other again - and for the blink of an eye theireyes meet, and one of them smiles.If you have to think about it for a while, you are in good company.Most of us are in the same boat. Sometimes, the greatest change begins with a very small gesture. A heartwarming story about human connection, the power of small gestures, and the immense good that can arise when we truly see one another. A book that doesn't take itself too seriously, yet effortlessly raises some of life's biggest questions: Where has our humanity gone? When did we stop seeing each other? And how much good can come fromtruly seeing one another? How can you change the world? Perhaps it begins with a single smile. Jonas has his hands full: work, appointments, worries, and a family for whom he rarely has enough time. He barely spares a glance for the people around him-until, one day, an elderly woman on the tram smiles at him. Just like that. Her name is Marta. She shows Jonas that behind every stranger's face lies a story, that prejudices can cloud our vision, and that we are connected by far more than we realize. As their paths cross, Jonas discovers a new way of looking at the world-one filled with greater compassion, openness, and humanity. He learns to truly perceive others, respect differences, and view even himself with kinder eyes. *How Can You Change the World? Smile...* is a touching story about encounters that leave a lasting mark, the power of small gestures, and the question of what each of us can contribute to our shared human experience. With reflections that invite you to pause and simple suggestions for everyday life, this book serves as a reminder that we don't have to change the entire world. Sometimes, it is enough to start with the person standing right in front of you. A book for you. A gift for those who matter most to you. A reminder of what can make our world a little bit better. Whether as inspiration for your own daily life, a meaningful prompt for family and friends, or a gift that encourages reflection and a shift in perspective-this book invites you to look more closely, approach one another with greater openness, and achieve great things through small gestures. Imagine if more people acted this way. The world would become a little more humane. Start with yourself-with this book. Read it, pass it on, and spark a smile that ripples outward.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/083/9798160836621_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "13.50", "online_price" : "13.50", "our_price" : "13.50", "club_price" : "13.50", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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