“Upworthy - GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity” by Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell is a collection of 101 feel-good stories that aim to showcase the kindness and decency in the world. Here’s a balanced review based on the information available:

The Good:

Heartwarming Content: The book is filled with uplifting stories that highlight the goodness in people, providing a much-needed counterbalance to the often negative news cycle1.
Beautiful Illustrations: It features whimsical line drawings that complement the stories, enhancing the reader’s experience2.
Positive Reception: With endorsements from celebrities like Kristen Bell and Jennifer Garner, the book has received praise for adding joy to the world13.
Community-Driven: The stories are handpicked from Upworthy’s community, reflecting real experiences and emotions that resonate with many readers2.
The Potential Downsides:

Niche Appeal: While the book is inspirational, it might not appeal to readers who are looking for more diverse content beyond feel-good stories.
Repetitive Theme: Some readers might find the theme of constant positivity repetitive and may crave stories with more complex emotions or challenges.
Overall, “Upworthy - GOOD PEOPLE” seems to be a treasure trove of positivity and a testament to human spirit and kindness. It’s a book that could serve as emotional nourishment and a reminder of the good in the world, especially during tough times

I've been following the Upworthy account on Instagram for some time now, so I was happy to see that Gabriel Reilich wrote a book full of such heartwarming stories of kindness. If you are ever in doubt, this book will restore your faith in humanity and hopefully inspire readers to find ways to help others.

Thank you to National Geographic and NetGalley for providing and ARC of this book in exchange for my honest rating and opinion.

This is a lovely, kind book that reminds readers that humans have more in common than we may typically realize. These are short snippets of stories designed to uplift and remind us that we are interdependent. Many of these stories are quite current referring to COVID times, etc. The stories are also pretty unique from each other. I especially enjoyed the shorter snippet stories between the longer writings. Thanks to Net Galley for an early copy!

Thanks to NetGalley and National Geographic for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be published September 3, 2024.

Kudos to Upworthy for compiling these 101 short examples of good people doing good things. It inspires me to make the world a better place by offering help when I can.

These were my favorite stories:
When Words Get in the Way
Serenity Now
Sill de Cuisine
A Modern Fairy Tale
Away From Home

If you are ever doubting that good people exist, pick up a copy of this book and be prepared to be proven wrong.

I really enjoyed this collection and found myself relating to so many of the stories. I think this would be a great gift book, or even something to pick up when you need a bit of inspiration. I’m looking forward to getting a physical copy to read again when it’s released.

Great book full of feel good stories. Great read for when you need a happiness boost. Easy to read a few stories at a time or even one when you need it.

Great book, really enjoyed the advice and feedback in this book and I would definitely recommend to a friend.

4.5/5.0 ⭐

"Good People" is a book filled with 101 uplifting stories from Upworthy, showcasing the kindness of everyday people in beautifully illustrated tales.

Heartwarming, sweet, and the perfect reminder that there's still good in the world.

Thank you to National Geographic and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Much of it bad and overwhelming to soul and mind. Something that brings focus to the good going on is a gift and this book, indeed, is a true gift.

What a wonderful, heartwarming collection of stories that made me smile, tear up, cry, and laugh.

A really great book to go through when you need to restore your faith in humanity.

Recommended.



Thank you to National Geographic and NetGalley for the DRC

Looking for a heartwarming pick-me-up to reaffirm your faith in humanity? Look no further than "Upworthy Good People: Stories From the Best of Humanity" by Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell. In a world often inundated with negativity, this collection of short accounts serves as a refreshing reminder of people's inherent goodness.

From random acts of kindness to awe-inspiring displays of compassion, each story showcases the remarkable ways in which individuals have touched the lives of others. These narratives are bound to leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. "Upworthy Good People" is perfect for those moments when you need a quick dose of inspiration or a reminder of the goodness that exists in the world. Whether you choose to devour it in one sitting or savor each story slowly, this book is sure to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and appreciation for the human spirit.

Thank you to NetGalley and National Geographic for this advanced readers copy in exchange for a thoughtful review.

This book is full of heartwarming stories that bring out the best of humanity. 🥰 It’s the kind of book you can put down and return to when your heart needs a little uplift. 🩷

Once I was able to get past the absolute mess the formatting was for this I really enjoyed it. Tears of happiness. Life is hard, so it's great to have reminders of how beautiful it can be. That people are kind, generous, heroic. A wonderful book that I will reread and reread and buy for friends and family.

Admit it.

You've read the stories. You've watched the videos. We all do at some point. Life is hard. Life can be exhausting and tragic and sad and complicated and so many other things that can cause us to lose hope if we let them.

And so, when we see the good news we embrace it. When we see the stories of hope and kindness and laughter and good people? We stop and we celebrate the best of humanity.

There's perhaps no website that celebrates good people as much as Upworthy, a home for good news and good people and stories from the best of humanity.

Upworthy - Good People: Stories From the Best of Humanity is a simple, straightforward collection of these stories that made me laugh, made me cry, and made me feel a whole lot better about life at a time when I'm wrapping up cancer treatment only to find out I have kidney stones that will be one more surgery.

It's one more. It's always one more. I'm exhausted.

But this collection is a balm for the soul, a reminder of all that is good and right and wonderful in the world and a reminder of the people who give us hope along the way.

With several chapters centered around common themes - such as "It's the Little Things" and "The Kindest of Strangers" - "Good People" is an easy to read collection of short stories designed to affirm life and celebrate humanity.

If you're the kind of person who just sometimes needs a little good news to wipe away the cloudy days, this is absolutely the collection for you.