The Zookeeper's Wife

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September 29, 2019 a project of ServiceSpace A lot of heroes have as their weapons of choice LOVE AND COMPASSION. - Dianne Ackerman - The Zookeeper's Wife There will always be a need to tell powerful stories from some of humanities darkest times. This rings especially true for stories about the Nazi's and the Holocaust because we have a resurgence of the same sentiment that led to one of the worst regimes in history. Diane Ackerman wrote a story based on real life historic heroes that remind us that we can fight against oppression in a non-violent way with her book "The Zookeeper's Wife". The book has subsequently been made into a film. In this 2017 interview, Ackerman shares her process of learning about the remarkable heroism of the woman at the center of the story and how her choices still hold up as a reminder of human kindness in a sometimes cruel world. { read more } Be The Change Consider a struggle in your own community that seems so much larger than your capacity to make a difference. Look again at the problem through a lens of love and compassion. Now, act from your everyday strength and courage. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News One Teacher's Brilliant response to Columbine Are You Walking Through Life in an Underslept State? 6 Habits of Hope Children, Anger Control and Inuit Wisdom How to Be Yourself The Moment I Knew Gratitude is the Answer to Every Question 12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing Inside the Mind of Temple Grandin DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 245,174 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More