Kind Is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously

I am not one to read anything by Hollywood celebrities. Normally I have no interest in celebrities and how out of touch with the real reality of middle class America they are. However, for some reason I purchased and downloaded this book and was not disappointed. Kind is the New Classy: The Power of Living Graciously is an excellent read! Candace is spot on about how being kind and gracious changes everything. This is a very basic act that has been lost in the social media frenzy. I know we ALL fail at this sometimes, but it's hard to "see" that you are a Christian (speaking of those who are, myself included), when you treat people with rudeness, unthankfulness, ungratefulness, etc. It breaks my heart (literally), it crushes me to see this over and over again, especially with those close to you. God's Word is very clear on how we treat people, no matter what you think about them. If Christ truly lives inside you and you claim to love Him, then you will love others just the same as He loves! So thank you Candace Cameron Bure for this refresher on the lost act of being kind and gracious!! I highly recommend this book and plan on reading it again. Romans 12:9 starts out so perfectly....Let love be genuine, verse 10 states - with brotherly affection. You can't do that without the Holy Spirit!

Great book, still reading it

I grew up watching Full House and loved that show! I didn't care if the episode airing on TV was a repeat; I watched it because that show was amazing! In case you aren't already aware, Candace Cameron Bure played the character Donna Jo (DJ) Tanner, the eldest of the Tanner sisters. I knew that, in addition to starring in the show Fuller House, she had also written some books but I knew nothing about them. Then I saw this new book. Kindness has always been something that's close to my heart and I've been working on it even more this year! I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book so I ordered the hardcover copy since I have a friend who likes to read the same books as I do and I often lend her my books. Plus I had a feeling this book wouldn't be just a one-time read! Kind is the New Classy is a Christian-based inspirational book written by Candace Cameron Bure, who is very strong in her faith and someone we can all learn from! This book is about more than just being nice to people and moving along with your day. Kindness is a lifestyle choice, one that has many benefits to everyone involved when used to its full extent. Kindness isn't only about being kind to others; it's also about being kind to yourself and once you do that, showing kindness will come more naturally to you. In this book, Candace teaches us what kindness looks like and the many ways you can extend kindness to others as well as yourself. She includes many anecdotes about the ways she has shown kindness and how she's learned from her life experiences. She includes many stories of her time on Full House, Fuller House, and The View and I feel that we really get to know her as a person, not just a celebrity. When she tells these stories, she includes many Scripture references and it's evident she's extremely strong in her faith. This book is 266 pages long and is divided into ten chapters and also includes two appendices. It's categorized as a biography/autobiography book and I'd like to add that it's very much a religious and inspirational book as well. There are many, many times when Candace talks about God and includes Scripture and I loved this. It's such a breath of fresh air when you discover a celebrity who is so strong in their faith and true to themselves no matter what. Words cannot describe how much I LOVE this book! I cried during several parts of it because it's clearly written from the heart and I could feel my emotions stirring many times while I read it. I've learned a lot from Candace and I want to re-read this book again and again so I can learn even more about a topic that I'm so passionate about! I've already recommended it to others and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn how the power of kindness can affect everyone's lives. Buy this book for yourself. Buy it for a friend. I don't buy as many books as I used to since I borrow many from the library and many books I only read one time but this book was worth every penny I spent and then some! I've already ordered another one of Candace's books and want to read everything she's written. I admire her for her courage to stay true to herself and for writing such an amazing and powerful book!

I very much appreciate Mrs. Bure's insight and deliberate practice of kindness. Indeed, she has exemplified grace, kindness, and class over and over again under stunning pressure. We've all witnessed it, and I can think of no better teacher for this subject. I found the tone personable, and the book easy to read. I am giving it a 4 only because I cannot justify rounding up to a 5. Though I have tremendous respect for her and the hard work poured into her manuscript, I think it contained sections that didn't add anything particularly edifying, so it started feeling a bit "wordy" in the last half. Also, the biblical mistake of Daniel in the Lion's Den was very distracting for me. It took me out of the Christian message in her message and I felt I had to be more cautious about what I was reading for the duration of the book, which became tedious. Fact checking is important in non-fiction, especially when using Biblical examples. I hope this oversight (I did NOT find more) will be corrected in any future printings and in the kindle version. If I were in her circle, I would have pointed this out in private and let her handle it, but that's not an option. I hope this won't be taken as a condemnation of her work. It is not intended to be, but I'd be remiss not to mention it.

I find the book very inspiring.

Another great autobiography from candace, this time she wrights about being a full time mother and wife and her acting career. Fans will find it funny compelling.

Muy recomendable. Candace Cameron Bure realmente es una persona que admiro por su amabilidad. Me alegra que el libro este en versión Kindle, así lo he podido traducir y leer, ya que solo está en inglés.

I am the mother of Michael and am very impressed and inspired by this book Candace wrote. I love her and she sure had guts to write this book with the crazy world that we have. Hoping it helps people to be better and makes this world a better place to live in! Definitely advise all women And Men to read this book!

Ich bin ein großer Candace Cameron Bure seit ich als Kind "Full House" rauf und runter schaute. Ihre bisherigen Bücher haben mich nie groß interessiert aber bei "Kind is the new Classy" war ich neugierig und habe es mir auf Englisch bestellt. Leider wurde ich etwas enttäuscht. Man hat hier - typisch amerikanisch - versucht ein paar nette Anekdoten und Zitate extremst aufzublähen um ein ganzes Buch voll zu bekommen. Die Schriftart ist zu groß (wenig Text aber dafür viele Seiten), der Buchumschlag geht schnell kaputt aber ohne Umschlag trau ich mich damit nicht aus dem Haus weil der Buchrücken quietschpink gehalten ist und ich mich damit nicht in die S-bahn traue :-) Außerdem besteht die Hälfte des Buches aus Bibelzitaten und Beweihräucherung des Christentums. Was an sich ja nichts Schlimmes ist, aber dazu wurde in der Beschreibung nichts gesagt - sonst hätte ich es nicht gekauft. Mein Fazit: man nimmt ein paar nette Denkanstöße mit, aber dafür lohnt sich der Import aus den USA nicht.