The Happiest Man on Earth
by Eddie Jaku
A hundred-year-old Auschwitz survivor on friendship, kindness and the decision to be happy. Simple, moving, and short enough to read in an afternoon.
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Three things you will actually use
- Happiness is a choice you make each morning.
- Kindness is strength.
- Share your story.
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Our verdict
A century of kindness.
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