Jackie Kurtz is an author, blogger, and founder of Matt's Kindness Ripples On (MKRO), a kindness movement born from unimaginable loss and enduring love. After her son Matt passed away in 2017, Jackie transformed grief into purpose by sharing stories that remind us how ordinary people can create extraordinary ripples through compassion. Her work inspires readers to rediscover hope, human connection, and the powerful impact of small acts of kindness. She lives on Maryland's Eastern Shore with her husband, Ron, drawing inspiration from nature, meaningful connections, and treasured visits with her son, Brian, in Boulder, Colorado.
""I picked this up expecting a few nice stories and ended up feeling deeply moved and inspired to be a better human."" ""These stories stayed with me long after I put the book down."" ""I closed the last page feeling lighter and more connected to the goodness in people."" ""Reading Kindness Heroes reminded me that there are still really good people out there, and that felt so needed."" ""I kept thinking, 'Why isn't everyone reading this? It genuinely restored my faith in humanity."" ""These stories linger long after the last page, nudging you to live a little kinder and notice the good around you."" ""It made me want to be a better human."" ""One of the most uplifting books I've read in years.""