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The Kindness of Strangers

When we miss our train or bus, lose our wallets, fall ill or get lost, a kind stranger can save not only the day, but the entire journey. This collection explores the unexpected acts of kindness that can occur on the road, those unforgettable connections that transfigure and transform our travels.

Subject
travel
Genre
adventure
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 271 pages
Form
short storiesessays

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