I spent a few hours diving into the book The Maid by Stephanie Land. The book has been translated into a popular TV series, but I like1the book before diving into its TV adaptation.
Even if it seems insignificant, a simple act of kindness can go a long way for someone. Stephanie's words engulfed（吞没）me as she took me into her story of2cleaning jobs and the kindness of strangers. As Stephanie's storytelling3how she was able to raise her beautiful daughter, Mia, on her job as a maid, I4how impactful our actions are. A kind word and an act of kindness can go a long way in making people feel seen and5.
Stephanie's memoir（自传）details how the6of her boss and strangers who trusted her in the cleaning of their houses went a long way in helping her not just survive but keep some7in the work. It was these random acts of kindness that8her to move forward. Her book reminded me of the importance of taking a moment to step out of our own world to lend a9 hand.
More often than not, we are engulfed in the story of our own lives, forgetting we live in a(n)10where others exist. We11that one encountered（遇到）in the grocery store or a kind word can go a long way for someone trying to survive.
As Stephanie12told the tales, I felt two things: awe and13. Awe because of the strength she displayed and gratitude because her story14me of the strangers I have encountered who were kind to another. The gestures were not grand but15.
