The Kindness of Random Strangers

The Kindness of Random Strangers: Hitchhiking San Diego to Panama 1961

by Ernst Bergen

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In a world that can often feel cold and impersonal, it's easy to forget that there are still good people out there. People who are willing to lend a helping hand to a stranger in need, without expecting anything in return.

The stories in this collection are a testament to the power of human kindness. They show us that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life.

The Woman Who Gave Me a Ride

I was stranded at a gas station in the middle of nowhere when my car broke down. I didn't have a cell phone, and I didn't know anyone in the area. I was starting to panic when a woman pulled up in her car and asked if I needed help.

I told her what had happened, and she offered to give me a ride to the nearest town. I was so grateful. She didn't even know me, but she was willing to help me out. We talked the whole way to town, and she made me feel so much better about my situation.

When we got to town, she dropped me off at a mechanic shop and wished me luck. I never saw her again, but I will never forget her kindness.

The Man Who Bought Me Dinner

I was sitting in a restaurant, trying to ignore the growling in my stomach. I had lost my job a few weeks earlier, and I was running out of money. I didn't know how I was going to pay for my meal.

Just when I was about to get up and leave, a man sitting at the next table called me over. He said he had noticed that I was looking at the menu for a long time, and he asked if I was okay.

I told him what was going on, and he offered to buy me dinner. I was so touched. I thanked him and we started talking. He told me that he had been through a similar situation, and he knew how hard it could be.

We talked for a long time, and by the end of the meal, I felt like I had made a new friend. He gave me his number and told me to call him if I ever needed anything.

The Child Who Gave Me a Hug

I was walking home from school one day when I saw a little girl sitting on the side of the road, crying. I stopped to ask her what was wrong, and she told me that she had lost her dog.

I helped her look for her dog, but we couldn't find it. She was so upset, and I didn't know what to do. I gave her a hug and told her that everything was going to be okay.

She smiled through her tears and thanked me. I walked her home, and her parents were so grateful that I had helped her. They gave me a big hug and thanked me for my kindness.

I didn't think much of it at the time, but that little girl's hug made a big difference in my life. It reminded me that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference.

These are just a few of the many stories that show the power of human kindness. When we reach out to help others, we not only make a difference in their lives, but we also make a difference in our own.

So next time you see someone in need, don't hesitate to lend a helping hand. You never know, your kindness might just change their life.

The Kindness of Random Strangers: Hitchhiking San Diego to Panama 1961

by Ernst Bergen

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	32459 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	192 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE