Stories of Rebels of Kindness

How loving care transforms self, others and the planet

Finally! An interactive book on the art & science of human kindness. Aaron Ableman and Justin Wilkenfeld came together for something special with this remarkable celebration of a global movement bending the arc of history toward loving-care. Inside the pages of this book are science-backed practices designed to engage the heart, mind and body in how kindness can transform every aspect of our lives. Centering 40 stories of humans who have enlivened themselves, others and the planet with basic goodness, this book challenges us to not only “look for the helpers”, but also become one ourselves! Whether we are black or white, rich or poor, machine or human; we can all be kind.

Features

  • Contains 222 pages of stories, practices, parables and beautiful content illustrations
  • Publisher: Freedom Three Press and Kindhumans Foundation
  • Language: English
  • Product Dimensions: 6 X 9 inches

About the Authors

Aaron Ableman
Aaron Ableman (he/him & they/them) is an American storyteller, actor, producer, rapper-musician, acclaimed songwriter/performing artist and a best-selling author. Raised in a working-class family with his mother being a public health nurse and his father being a well-respected farmer and author, he grew up in the center of a national revolution in organic agriculture and environmental justice.

A visionary in purpose-driven entertainment, some of Aaron’s groundbreaking achievements include writing & starring in a music video series that planted 1 million trees in 1 day; working with Michelle Obama’s Turnaround Arts White House/Kennedy Center model education initiative; and being featured on MTV, HBO & the United Nations global platforms. His/their work has been viewed by millions around the globe and continues to offer musical storytelling shows for conferences, festivals and TV/radio appearances. Aaron has studied with the 14th Dalai Lama and collaborated with the likes of U2, Sadghuru, Raffi, Michael Franti, Mos Def, Joan Baez and more. Perhaps most importantly, Aaron is a beloved parent to a beautiful 5 year old daughter.

Justin Wilkenfeld
Justin Wilkenfeld is a seasoned professional with a passion for supporting people and organizations. He was raised with a strong work ethic and a commitment to giving back, which have been central to his personal and career journey. Justin holds a degree in history and a minor in social anthropology from UC San Diego.

Throughout his career, Justin has worked at TD Ameritrade and GoPro, where he built and led teams and strategic partnerships to drive the success of the GoPro brand. He was also part of a team that created the GoPro for a Cause program, which leveraged the media and marketing power of GoPro to raise awareness for various non-profit organizations. In 2017, Justin transitioned to a consulting role and now provides strategic marketing consulting and advisory services to philanthropic enterprises.

Alongside his wife Suzi, Justin has also founded a new business venture called Kindhumans, with a mission to promote and elevate kindness, conscious consumption, and a commitment to giving back. The company aims to build a media company and marketplace focused on sustainable, eco-friendly, and purpose-driven products.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Justin is dedicated to promoting a positive narrative of storytelling and inspiring positive social and environmental impact. He serves on the board of directors for the non-profit Sustainable Surf and the board of advisors for the Redford Center. In his personal life, Justin enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with his family and friends and is an avid surfer and snowboarder.

 

Reviews

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Reviews

Houston Kraft, Author of Deep Kindness
June 20, 2023
Rebels of Kindness Book

Rebels of Kindness strikes a mindful balance of science and creativity. Ableman & Wilkenfeld spotlight leaders from every walk of life who are changing the world through compassion while providing thought-provoking narratives and practical exercises to turn inspiration into application. This counter-cultural mindset of kindness is necessary to help to create a better world.


Kevin Powell, Civil and Human Rights Activist, Poet, Filmmaker, Author of 16 books
June 20, 2023
I wish we'd had this book sooner

Rebels of Kindness is a book I wish America and the world had many decades back. At this difficult time in our history where violence and hatred and division and mean-spiritedness have become as natural as breathing for many, it is so clear to me that what we need are different kinds of blueprints for our humanity, for our collective soul. This book, through its real-life stories, takes us on a fantastical journey of what is possible for you, me, for all of us, if we simply overstand, as we say, that kindness—and love—is a practice worth practicing every single day of our lives.


Ryland Engelheart, Filmmaker and CoFounder @ Kiss The Ground
June 20, 2023
The next pages in a more beautiful and fulfilling book of life!

Rebels Of Kindness combines cutting-edge science, human values and joyful creativity, all with the simplicity that anyone can vibe with! This book explores all of that through the epic stories of those behind an increasingly mainstream movement toward altruism. As any post-apocalyptic meme maker or storyteller knows, we need a mainstream “reSTORYation” across all sectors. Doesn’t love, compassion and kindness seem like good places to start? Please join me in supporting the important work of Mr Ableman and Mr Wilkenfeld as they write the next pages in a more beautiful and fulfilling book of life!


Jon Marro, Artist, Author & Creativity Coach
June 20, 2023
A how-to-change-the-world book!

Aaron Ableman’s heart is ablaze with activism. Weaving in music, art and his infectious love for Mother Earth, Aaron joins forces with Justin Wilkenfeld to make wisdom accessible and entertaining to all ages. Rebels of Kindness is a how-to-change-the-world book, asking us each to simply stretch beyond our comforts and fears and water our own communities with more compassion. Be careful; wherever you see this book, there’s a revolution afoot!


Nimo Patel, Indian Hip-Hop Star
June 20, 2023
One story a day from Rebels of Kindness is just what your heart may want!

Our dear brothers of the planet gently walk us into the lap of love. For true love is love-in-action. And this type of kindness is most accessible through a loving heart and still mind. Each story in this book gives both adults and children a chance to be moved by human goodness and then literally practice it through meditation, reflection or action. It’s a creative and inspired approach to teaching the most powerful human virtue: compassion. One story a day from Rebels of Kindness is just what your heart may want and definitely what the world needs.


Lorenzo Diaz
June 24, 2023
Great anecdotes for today’s fast paced world.

A perfect collection of inspirational bite sized stories by humans from all kinds of backgrounds. These short stories provoke self reflection as to how unique we all are.
A perfect read to start your day or end your night with!
Highly recommend!


Brittany Prosperous
August 8, 2023
Challenge yourself Kindhumans

This book has changed my life and has had an amazing important impact in my family life as well. The easiest way to remind yourself to just be kind! We are all in this world together!


Audrey Rees
October 29, 2023
Read and practice together

Just today Aaron gifted me a copy of this book.
My 8 year old friend and I started reading it out loud together. Within 10 minutes we were practicing kindness in a way that felt so sweet and like Jaír what we needed. Thank you!! What a sweet book to read to kids a lil at a time.