Kindness 101 with Steve Hartman: Self-improvement

As part of our new series, Kindness 101, Steve Hartman is sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who've mastered both. His latest lesson is self-improvement.
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[@shadow92992]

Ed is a wonderful old man and he looks fantastic for being 99 years old. I'm so happy he persevered and learned to read, while inspiring so many people to do the same. All the best to you, Ed!

[@MsNickie1001]

His eyes remind me of Jimmy carter.

[@rayward9726]

What an honor to meet you, Ed. Thank you for your service to our country🇱🇷. My dad, too, landed at Normandy. Congratulations on your learning to read. May God continue to bless you with reading many more books and stories. And thanks the Steve Hartman for this wonderful story.

[@joanndotson8762]

Please keep doing what you are doing!!!! Training your children beautifully with stories that impact lives! I love it!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@carolynjackson9021]

She’s so Cute and Sweet 😂❤❤

[@catspaw455]

"THANK YOU" Steve and Little HARTMAN'S.💖👏

[@lindamyers96]

Love this story.Love Steve Hartman and his kids.

[@mariaananunez5681]

He is inspiring for all ages.

[@shirleysmith9421]

Our Dad was in WW2 serving in the Philippines very stressful he endured had nightmares but he endured until his body passed when he was only 52 years old know We will meet again in Paradise❤❤❤Peace to All!!

[@dianebarton3908]

You have the greatest treasure around you Steve.

[@brianvivickers3712]

Very touching

[@kathysanchez5945]

WOW....PRICELESS!!! BLESSINGS TO HIM!!!

[@racerd9669]

What a lucky man he was to find Sophie Thompson, to see her cry when he reads, just tells you what she feels about helping people, maybe a story on her is in order also.

[@murphyr31]

What a great video … what a great man Ed is, thank you for your service Ed🇺🇸 and thanks again to Steve Hartman for bringing us this story. You’re both National Treasures.

[@Darci3333]

Ed made me cry....so very happy for him❤

[@jengable4888]

That is fantastic ! I am glad that he decided to meet with the teacher who made the difference ! 👍

[@justjoan4010]

OMG! Congratulations, Sir. Thank you for your service. That took bravery. Both!

[@feyrie]

Omg. I love the introduction with father and children. Absolute comedy. Excellent video, life is always about learning and growing. Never allow your mind to sit still.

[@dalelarson3884]

BRAVO! I've never seen a story so moving. Writing a daily paper years back about 40-year-old similarly covered, I shared a few relevant, pointedly critical thoughts about "functional" illiteracy. LITERACY BEGS ALL PAUSE "Literacy," according to R. P. Blackmur, "is the form ignorance takes in a society subjected to universal education." Although disagreeable, even arguable, Blackmur's definition has, like your front-page story last week, an arresting appeal. Literacy begs all pause. We readers are in your debt for the reminder of what it is we do and are. My thanks. Lest we forget our ignorance, however, we might pause at literacy's definition. Blackmur helps. Ignorance is, universally and ironically, he suggests, an "ignoring" of real education, the education of selves in the sense of their "leading out." I submit that functional illiterates led out of school to our current boundary line of failure only reveal our definition of success. Our failure now to produce folks who fill out forms or read signs is just that, our failure. We only miss what we call a target. Clearly, we miss much. My hope is that in years to come when we air education's dirty laundry, we'll find souls merely confessing that poetry or the ways of persuasion passed them by. Though still taking courage, the confession would, for us all, not be embarrassing to read.

[@MsNickie1001]

That does it, I’m taking up my Spanish lessons again!

[@notsonutsomills593]

Steve’s 4 children each have his face❤️

[@Deb5S5111]

Wow.... what an amazing story. Ed, thank you for your military service !!! The tears in Ed's eyes AND Ms Thompson's tell the tale. Straight to ALL the feels.

[@Americanhoney86]

Y’all these make me cry every single time never sad tears so tho. I’m always so proud those showcased on the show. I look forward to these every week. Please don’t stop them.

[@a.wilcox5690]

“Until then, stay kind.”💕

[@PracticalPerry]

Thank you to that teacher at N.E. State University in Oklahoma, Reading Education Dept. Thank you Ed for inspiring others.

[@amymeanor8879]

God bless his heart

[@jenniferavery3257]

The editing of these shows is amazing.

[@hopenguyen2687]

Never too old to learn. Never too late to learn. Good story. Thank you Ed.

[@davidhouse8991]

Thank you for your service sir and that wonderful lady who taught this hero something we take for granted reading

[@BillyAlabama]

Marvelous story. Thank you!

[@steveperkins637]

Sophie Thompson. What a gem as well! God bless them both!

[@cynthiahonorio9758]

I completely agree that no one is too old to learn a skill. Determination are focus on the goal are needed.

[@digidrum2003]

A wonderful man.

[@peggygibbons479]

My Dad is a Korean War Veteran age 91. Every time I watch this, as much as I LOVE the entire story, when Ed says, "I put you guys some coffee on." that kills me because that is My Dad, speaking right outta Sweet Ed's mouth.

[@glorisyoung9696]

I love these tear-jerker stories!

[@colleen6050]

Love this. More please!

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Ste e - you have the best job in the world!! Also, your kids are awesome!

[@umuganwamarie6123]

Waaaaawwwww he has inspired me.I am going to improve myself in certain areas.

[@antreaserobinson7995]

❤️❤️❤️ God Bless u Ed 📚

[@makeitmakesense2616]

HARTMAN DOES IT AGAIN!!! DANGIT HARTMAN!!

[@rckstein1057]

Thank you for your Service, Sir!

[@susanalexander6721]

His wife was so beautiful. Thank you for your service Sir.

[@kayokolindenberger3754]

I love this story!

[@cynthiamason4069]

I guess I could learn to play the piano at 69yrs old! Go Ed♡

[@ivokarmely453]

I love these stories!!!

[@dorthymcbride3384]

My favorite show!!

[@scallaghan2118]

How lovely.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Great interview! I’m glad someone was able to help things “click.” In spite of making this comment on my phone, I agree with Ed. There’s nothing like being able to pick up a book and reading it. There’s no greater satisfaction than turning the last page. Maybe it has to do with that accomplishment thing!!

[@blueturtle1719]

That's awesome Ed! Congratulations for learning how to read 😃 I'm glad you never gave up even though it was hard/painful. Thank you to the professor that taught you to read and that she didn't look down on you for your age and illiteracy. God Bless you!

[@barbaraefferson4892]

Another great story! Thank you!

[@Traveler1959]

Awesome series Mr. Hartman !

[@nursemedic17]

OMG I can't stop crying!

[@tcmomcoffey4028]

thank u for sharing this awwe he's a wonderful man

[@michaelz8640]

Love these.

[@tcmomcoffey4028]

hello Ed I'm so so happy he's ok today n yes ... it's way more important to read n write then phones n tv

[@santiagorodriguez3330]

magnificent story ❤

[@kimhoneychurch9616]

Love this!

[@droberts8703]

Awesome 💯

[@billysbikesbrews7183]

Love It...

[@madwisdom4929]

*_LOVE_* !

[@el7jake]

That look from Meryl....

[@algernon5776]

Wow great story!!

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

This is really wonderful ❤️

[@sharonmickey4566]

I think tears are about to come....

[@Fcutdlady]

Ed is amazing

[@godoggo407]

Perfection

[@RyanCoomer]

at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the buffet.

[@Fcutdlady]

I have a kindle on my phone so i can bring a ton of books with me to read wherever i go without having to carry a ton of actual books . I love reading .

[@amymeanor8879]

To not give up

[@kinsmed]

Woo. I don't click a Steve Hartman link lightly. I know it's going to warm *and* devastate.

[@nlp6082]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@deannamadrigal7503]

You should send this to Trump and most of congress!

[@Fuzz32]

“Maybe you could start by not interrupting.” Called out by your kids? Ouch.

[@wilfriedholscher7029]

Sad enough that Post -Trump America has to be reminded on how kindness works.

[@2511thai]

I I wonder what is his backstory maybe a has a learning disability maybe he has dyslexic that’s why he cannot learn to read . I wonder what was his childhood like growing up. Did he go to school. ? There is a reason why Ed is still alive at 99 years old.

[@ashleymcwilliams8999]

He needs to see a dermatologist; his left upper cutaneous lip may have a non-melanoma skin cancer.

[@mahealanimoon5666]

How can I get Ed’s mailing address?

[@mahealanimoon5666]

Ed you are a blessing to me!

[@yankeeladee02]

❤️🤍💙🇺🇸 I’m so proud for you, sir. Many reasons you’re a hero. Thank you so much for all you’ve done for this country. I hope there are many more books you’ll read. Gotta love a happy ending. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸