“Anika had the door halfway closed, but she paused at my question. ‘My mum used to say that you have two hands: one to help yourself, and one to help others. So yes, I think it’s a good thing.’ Then she sighed. ‘Though sometimes I wonder if the hand we use to help others moves a bit slower and with a little less purpose than the one we use to help ourselves.’ And with that, she closed the door.” GivingHelpingHandsKindnessHelping OthersComing Of AgeMiddle GradeLesson Book:The Year the Maps Changed Source: The Year the Maps Changed