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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON
'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times
'For anything to be truly good, there must be love in it. Nothing is what it's supposed to be if love is not at the core.'
One morning, a stranger arrives in the town of Golden. No one knows…
Why read it?
4 authors picked Theo of Golden as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Some people may think that the story of Theo of Golden is too gentle to be realistic.
I don’t agree because I think that gentleness is a different kind of strength. Theo has been hurt. Toward the end of his life, Theo wishes to find the goodness in people. And even though he encounters tragedy, it is the goodness that prevails.
From Frances' list on the importance of kindness in a harsh world.
This is a beautifully written, uplifting story about a gentle soul whose quiet kindness feels especially needed right now.
Allen Levi has created a character who feels real, thoughtful, and deeply impactful—I couldn’t help but fall in love with Theo.
When Theo arrives in Golden, Georgia, returning pencil portraits to their subjects, each interaction sparks meaningful conversations and subtle but powerful change. His motivation is simple: kindness. As he says, “At first, I did it, hoping to make someone else happy… now I do it because it brings such happiness to me.”
Levi brings each character to life with warmth…
From Jackie's list on hope, healing, and a reminder of goodness.
Theo of Golden is a beautifully written, uplifting story about a gentle soul with a heart full of kindness. Allen Levi has created something truly special in Theo—a character who feels so real, so thoughtful, and so quietly impactful that you can’t help but fall in love with him. As Theo arrives in the small town of Golden, Georgia, and begins returning pencil portraits to their subjects, each interaction sparks meaningful conversations, deep connections, and subtle but powerful changes in the lives of those he meets. The mystery surrounding his past adds a layer of quiet intrigue, but what stays…
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It's rare that a novel wraps itself around my heart like this one. In it, a mysterious older man moves into a small Georgia town, and something magical unfolds. That's really all I can say without spoilers.
This is a book about kindness, about all the sadness that each and every one of us accumulates in this life, and about the beauty and joy of life in spite of the sorrows. It's richly imagined, beautifully crafted, and packed with love and hope.
This one will haunt me for a long while.
If you love Theo of Golden...
The Connector's Advantage: : 7 Mindsets to Grow your Influence and Impact
Connecting matters. Your relationships make the difference in the results you achieve, the impact you have, and the speed with which you make things happen.
On top of all that, connections make you happier and healthier.
With the remote, hybrid, and global workplace as the new normal, connections―particularly diverse and…
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