WeÆve supersized our homes cars mealsùand our news. With continuous TV Internet newspaper and radio coverageùall that news time to fillùwe hear the same negative stories accompanied by the same negative images over and over and . . . ItÆs enough to leave us feeling hopeless!

Truth is this hyper bad-news environment isnÆt giving us an accurate picture of our world. If we were aware of all the individuals acting with generosity and even courage to help their communities and beyond the surprisingly positive trends regarding crime rates and international conflicts the many businesses and organizations getting creative and making the world a better place weÆd see thereÆs a whole lot to be optimistic about.

And Now for the Good News is an exploration of American news and media consumption and its effect on our individual and collective psyches. But more than that itÆs a refreshing antidote to all the bad news with positive news and trends and helpful resources that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. Read it and share the good newsùespecially with your kids; they need some positive news too.

ôThereÆs more news than everùand weÆre worse informed. How does that happen? In part by focusing on all the bad stuff. ThereÆs plenty of good news out there it isnÆt trivial it really matters and Sue Ray knows just where to find it. Thanks to her pessimism is just so . . . yesterday.ö
Margaret Heffernan author of How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Changing the Rules of Business Success

ôAnd Now for the Good News is good news! A refreshing look at philanthropy at both grand-scale and grassroots levels this book is inspirational and motivational. With informative positive-news facts and statistics it is also filled with incredible stories of average people making a difference. Read it and feel good! I guarantee youÆll be moved to DO good.ö
Marsha Wallace founder Dining for Women

ôThis book restores faith in the goodness of people. Contrary to how it may seem at times a great many people out there are not just waiting for the world to change but working in ways big and small to make a difference. Their stories inspire.ö
Stephen Carson MIT OpenCourseWare

ôAnd Now for the Good News contains inspiring news and valuable resources pertinent to both youth and adults. It provides a wonderful positive way for parents and kids to connect.ö
Ginger Thomson CEO YouthNoise.com

Reporting and resources presented by Sue Ray. This paperback with flaps is 192 pages.