{"product_id":"kvell-a-word-you-should-know-9798888459362","title":"Kvell: A Word You Should Know","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKvell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e puts a magnifying glass on one of the most positive ways to bolster people. Kvell creates joy and growth through simple acts of appreciation, praise, and encouragement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKvell\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates an important Yiddish word that was never assimilated into the English language. But it's a word we should all know. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTraditionally, kvell reinforces and celebrates young people inside a Jewish family, through pride and praise. Barbara Edelston Peterson grew up in a family where kvelling was the norm, which led to self-confident and successful children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs an adult, Barbara continues to kvell over her own family and extends kvelling to those around her in work, life, and sport. Recognizing that this practice generates strong productive outcomes beyond the Jewish tradition, Barbara was inspired to share the power of kvell with everyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKvell \u003c\/i\u003eilluminates the universal benefits of this practice through science and examples of personal triumphs from all walks of life. Unlike other widely used Yiddish words--such as kvetch, schmuck, chutzpah, and klutz that often carry negative connotations--kvell is uplifting and positive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBarbara shows that of all the Yiddish words that have become part of everyday language, kvell should no longer be left out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Post Hill Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798888459362\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs","brand":"Barbara Edelston Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169518444725,"sku":"9798888459362","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4f06fd00-649a-4434-889f-2ef0e4cb8f62.jpg?v=1741703421","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/kvell-a-word-you-should-know-9798888459362","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}