This was a fairly random collection of very short articles. They were all stories of good news. There were several topics covered, but a disproportionate number were to do with environmental issues/caring for the planet and recycling, including farming. That is a very important topic, but I felt that the number of stories on this topic dominated all the rest. There were other stories about medical research, animals, people, refugees/ethnic minorities, innovative projects and LGBTQ+. My favourite story was about how someone made maps for google in remote countries. However, reading most of the other stories felt like I was scrolling through social media and reading bite sized news. There were no references to sources where the story could be verified or where further information could be found, which seemed a bit of an omission. There were a list of websites and links at the end of the book, and this was very good. I did enjoy visiting some of these sites - for me that was more enjoyable than the book itself. When I got to the 50% mark (reading a few a day), I had had enough by then, and it was a bit of a chore to finish the rest of the book.

A lovely little book of affirming, hopeful stories from all types of people from all walks of life. A collection of good news and acts of kindness that is the perfect antidote to the seemingly hopeless state of affairs in current society, What a Wonderful World is a uplifting gem of a book that's perfect to dip into whenever you need a boost.

A charming collection of hopeful, real-life stories about people across the globe truly doing good things and making a difference. To supporting the environment, to incredible new inventions and innovations, to small gestures of kindness, 'What A Wonderful World' reminds us that, within the doom and gloom and horror we've become so accustomed to, there is goodness out there - and it's making things better. In its introduction, the book recommends it be read not all at once, but in increments, preferably before bed. It is, indeed, the best way to consume this book and has made it a real balm for the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, as shaky as it all might seem.

"What a Wonderful Word" is based on a very simple concept, but executed well. It's a collection of short, uplifting stories about good things happening in the world, that the readers might have not be aware of.

The creators of this book encourage readers to use these stories to wind down and beat doom scrolling before going to sleep, as well as using electronic devices after going to bed. I would describe "What a Wonderful World" as a reading material for identified non-readers, as the book can be enjoyed by literally everyone.

If someone needs a bit of good news and is looking for something that will help them look at what's going on in the world with more hope, "What a Wonderful World" should do the trick.