{"product_id":"congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness","title":"Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness","description":"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.\n\nThree months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saunders’s words tap into a desire in all of us to lead kinder, more fulfilling lives. Powerful, funny, and wise, Congratulations, by the way is an inspiring message from one of today’s most influential and original writers.\n\nPraise for Congratulations, by the way\n\n“As slender as a psalm, and as heavy.”—The New York Times\n\n“The graduating college senior in your life probably just wants money. But if you want to impart some heartfelt, plainspoken wisdom in addition to a check, you can't do much better than [Congratulations, by the way].”—Entertainment Weekly\n\n“The loving selflessness that [George Saunders] advises and the interconnectedness that he recognizes couldn’t be purer or simpler—or more challenging.”—Kirkus Reviews\n\n“Warm and tender.”—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0812996275\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 31UIGP0000BY_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Saunders, George\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43035206713405,"sku":"31UIGP0000BY_ns","price":6.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0812996275-0.jpg?v=1773177724","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/congratulations-by-the-way-some-thoughts-on-kindness","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}