REVIEWS
In Be a Mensch: Unleash Your Power to Be Kind and Help Others, author Elisa Udaskin weaves a passion for kindness with her Jewish heritage, sharing whimsical tales to uplift and inspire. From trials and tribulations to moments of endearing compassion, readers are reminded that every act of kindness matters and it's never too late to show that kindness to others. As an added bonus, each chapter spotlights a variety of Yiddish words that make this book stand out among others. You, too, can be a mensch after reading this book!
Tamara Letter, MEd
Instructional coach, technology integrator,
author of A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn
author of A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn
In Be A Mensch, Elisa Udaskin shares practical and actionable ways to be kind in our everyday lives--and in a variety of contexts. Kindness transcends culture, time, and our individual circumstances. This book is truly an inspiring and uplifting read!
Keisha Blair
Founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth and best-selling author of
Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help you Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness.
Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help you Find Purpose, Prosperity and Happiness.
Be a Mensch tells the story of the simple power of kindness and the positive impact it has on people's lives. Told through the lens of real-life situations drawing on the familial beliefs and often humorous moments of Jewish experiences, it provides life lessons on the power of kindness. This book is uplifting and the message is clear: it doesn't matter who you are, where you grew up, what your religion is, or what your status is, being kind to others unleashes the power in all of us. Kindness is a choice and the magic ingredient that elevates us to love more, do more, care more, and achieve more as humans.
Dino Bianco
CEO, Kruger Products
Too often, as we get caught up in the chaos of our own lives - whether personal or professional - and particularly, now as we manage through the pandemic, we forget about the basics of humanity. Through Yiddish, an oft-forgotten language that captures the essence of an emotion or a moment like no other, poignant personal stories and practical advice, Elisa Udaskin reminds us of what matters most in any situation: being kind to others.
Lisa Kimmel
Chair & CEO, Edelman Canada; Chair, Latin America and Global Women's Equality Network
If Marie Kondo gave a fresh take and practical roadmap to tidiness, well Elisa Udaskin has done the same for kindness. In this gem of a book the author draws on her Jewish heritage and Yiddish sayings to provide a hands-on guide for how to be a mensch (a good person). Most of us would like to be more helpful and supportive to others, but often we lack the confidence to do so. Udaskin gives great tips on how to be a mensch to to others at work (can you be a mensch and still succeed? yes you can!), and how to support the people we know when they encounter hardship.
Udaskin does a great job in helping us navigate the nitty- gritty of kindness. How can we help someone in a dark time if we don't know them terribly well? How do we help someone else when our own resources are low? How do we help others when they experience tragedy without overwhelming them?
I hadn't even finished the book and I felt empowered to reach out to someone who was ill. This is a beautiful and relevant book for our fractious and divided times.
Nadine R.
Netgalley Reviewer
Written in conversational tone, and full of stories meant to inspire the reader, this is a laid-back, down-to-earth look at our society and how we can improve it one small act at at time. The author is great about incorporating her real-life experiences, both positive and negative, and allowing us to learn from her mistakes. She makes suggestions that are actually attainable, and reaches out to followers and nonfollowers alike.
Yvie F.
Educator, NetGalley Reviewer
In her book, Be a Mensch: Unleash Your Power to Be Kind and Help Others, Elisa Udaskin does an incredible job of inspiring and empowering readers to tap into one of humanity's greatest strengths, KINDNESS. Elisa seamlessly weaves together her personal experiences with practical and tangible methods to living kindness daily.
Orly Wahba
Author, Kindness Boomerang, Founder lifevestinside.com