We’ve supersized our homes, cars, meals—and our news. With continuous TV, Internet, newspaper, and radio coverage—all that news time to fill—we hear the same negative stories, accompanied by the same negative images, over and over and . . . It’s enough to leave us feeling hopeless!

Truth is, this hyper bad-news environment isn’t 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, we’d see there’s 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, it’s 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 news—especially with your kids; they need some positive news, too.

50% of Sue Ray’s author royalties are being donated to organizations featured in the book.

“From time to time, publishers and authors send me books, hoping I'll read them and then tell others to do the same. 8 times out of 10, I never read the books. 1 time out of 10, I do read them, and don't like them enough to recommend to others. And every now and again, I read them and think they're worth a plug.

“One of those today: Sue Ray's And Now for the Good News. Ray's book is a breezy (but not simple) and much-needed read about the good things happening in our society (really, there are more than you think). Somebody tell Amazon they better order more copies.”

Trent Stamp, President, Charity Navigator

“And 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 you’ll be moved to DO good.”

Marsha Wallace, founder, Dining for Women

“This 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.”

Stephen Carson, MIT OpenCourseWare 

“And 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.”

Ginger Thomas, CEO, YouthNoise.com

“There’s more news than ever—and we’re worse informed. How does that happen? In part by focusing on all the bad stuff. There’s plenty of good news out there, it isn’t trivial, it really matters and Sue Ray knows just where to find it. Thanks to her, pessimism is just so . . . yesterday.”

Margaret Heffernan, author of How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Changing the Rules of Business Success