Three months after George Saunders gave a convocation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the web site of <i>The New York Times,</i> where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saunders’s words tap into a desire in all of us to lead kinder, more fulfilling lives. Powerful, funny, and wise, <i>Congratulations, by the Way</i> is an inspiring message from one of today’s most influential and original writers.