Undercover Kindness

Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity

By: Jimmy Darts

Narrated by: Jimmy Darts

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • One spark of love can change everything. The social media sensation known for his viral “random acts of kindness” videos invites you to discover a bigger, more meaningful existence, one act of generosity at a time.

“This book will leave your heart a little lighter and your eyes a little wider to the needs of those around you.”—Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author and Sweet Maria’s husband

Jimmy Darts is convinced that the most fun we can have is to spread joy and kindness with no inhibition. He travels to thrift shops, laundromats, street corners, and grocery stores, looking for good Samaritans willing to help a down-on-his-luck stranger—and rewarding them extravagantly when they say yes. “Most of these people have been paying it forward their whole life,” Darts writes, “but no one’s noticed. This is their moment. God notices. And I want to let them know.”

In Undercover Kindness, Darts takes us behind the scenes of his unconventional life—one rooted in friendship with God, and a bold faith that fuels every act of generosity. From blessing strangers to crowdsourcing a helping hand, having adventures, making friends, and learning that the world is a kinder place than we generally believe, Jimmy shows that living by faith isn't just powerful—it’s wildly fun.

Undercover Kindness is just as unconventional as Jimmy Darts himself. With a mix of unforgettable stories, thoughtful reflections, and revelations that go beyond the vignettes shown in his videos, this book will help readers reignite their faith, rekindle their hope in humanity, and discover that a life of generosity can be fun, silly, unexpected, and poignant all at once.

Critic reviews

“Kindness isn’t a strategy; it’s a way of living. In Undercover Kindness, Jimmy Darts reminds us that our most ordinary moments can become someone else’s miracle. This book will leave your heart a little lighter and your eyes a little wider to the needs of those around you.”—Bob Goff, New York Times bestselling author and Sweet Maria’s husband

“Jimmy Darts has a way of showing us that love has the power to change lives. I’m so thankful for voices like his that remind us how powerful simple acts of love can be. Undercover Kindness will inspire you to live every day with meaning and heart.”—Sadie Robertson Huff, speaker, author, and founder of Live Original

“We all love generous people. Generous people make our eyes leak. Generosity is the closest human thing we can do to reveal the spirit of God. My friend Jimmy Darts is an inspiration to me and to millions of people all over the world to embrace generosity. Within the first few pages you will be smiling, and your eyes will likely leak with joy. Undercover kindness is no longer undercover thanks to Jimmy.”—Dave Ramsey, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“In this inspirational work on the power of generosity, social media creator Darts documents his spiritual journey from collecting followers to following a providential calling. . . The pages of this self-help book are loaded with powerful stories, based on random interactions, about ordinary people in need of assistance. . . [Darts] demonstrates how small acts of love can have an enormous impact and should be recognized.”—Library Journal, starred review

Must read!

10/10 recommend this book! It’s wholesome, genuine, and funny! The most wholesome best book I have read in a long time!

I loved everything about this book. I could feel God next to me the whole time.

I have a new perspective on kindness, thank you. God has never felt closer than now.

Inspiring and Uplifting

I started this book yesterday and have not loved listening to a book more. Told with energy and it’s so funny. I am older but think it would be SO GOOD for a teenager or young adult too.

Amazing listen

I’m honored to be the first person to review this book on audible. Jimmy himself is a great narrator and I’m finding myself being deeply touched by this book in the same way his videos touch my soul.

As I was listening to the first few chapters I got a vision of Jimmy on stage preaching and evangelizing to thousands. I felt God speak to me “Jimmy always faces the camera away from himself to bring the focus to others but soon his face will be just as recognized as his voice and content.”

I believe we will see Jimmy preaching on stage with people like Forrest Frank and other giants of our generation who don’t see themselves as giants but are humble and ready for God to use them however he wants to.

Jimmy this book is amazing and I’m so grateful for Godly creators like yourself. Get ready for the next level! May God continue to bless you and keep you!

The overarching kindness just because.

Jimmy is a greatly sincere man with a beautiful perspective! This book was phenomenal and such a great read! I highly recommend it if you’re trying to understand life and finding something that can give meaning to it.