In a world where only the negative is considered news, journalist Faith Middleton, host of Public Radio's "The Faith Middleton Show," has compiled an astounding array of true stories about The Goodness of Ordinary People.Broadcasting from New Haven Connecticut, Faith asks her diverse listeners unusual and important questions. What would your life look like if you were guaranteed not to fail? Who believed in you at a critical time? What makes you feel safe? What is it that no one can take away from you?Her daily listeners tell nourishing, often profound stories exploring the positive aspects of our lives that are often overlooked. Hearing them, we find that the world is filled with people who take care of each other, who live with insight and gratitude, who make mistakes and try to right them, who know how to live with differences, and who commit themselves to being part of what is good. They demonstrate the breadth of creative and spiritual ingenuity frequently present in secular life.For these ordinary people, calling in to offer their honesty and tenderness is as natural as breathing. These are the hidden, unforgettable voices of common goodness, telling us that a simple gesture can restore faith in ourselves and others. Read Less