Barbara Rieco’s grandson gave her a life-changing gift, helping publish the children’s book she wrote back in 1972. After a video of her reaction was posted on social media, the book became a bestseller on Amazon. NBC News’ Kate Snow has more on the gift that made dreams come true.
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There is a story I made up that I used to say to my son before bed when he was little. I would love to get it published, but I have no clue how
I guess this book was her leaving her foot print on the world before the bed of her life. This is was her final message, her purpose deep down. I’m so happy for her.
Beautiful human beings inside out. ❤
What a compassionate grandson.
Awww 🥰
THIS IS AWESOME!! ❤❤
Chad Dylan Cooper??
What a Chad
You see the way she looks at her grandson, that’s pure genuine love ❤
I will definitely be getting this book!! Blessings to the grandson who did such a selfless act. The Grandmothers reaction what’s absolutely heart felt I teared up ❤ wishing them both much success
This is the only great thing ive seen so far in Jan 2024
Absolutely amazing!! What a gift for her but also from her to the world!! God bless you in every way!! 😊
The art is excellent btw
You know what? I miss my grandmother after watching this. The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is just something else. There are no words for it.
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It’s wonderful that we live in a time where people that have a dream of vision can turn it into a reality. Whether it be music or writing we no longer have to rely on big labels or publishers to see our visions. You can be told no and still do it independently. This is an awesome young man.
He’s banging Grandma 😂
Chad is a total chad of a grandson!
I love this story ❤
Congratulations 🌹
Grandson recalls…
🤔hmmm
BUD LIGHT
What a blessing 🕊❤️🏴
What a precious and loving grandson she has❤
☆Look at his face looking at his grandma, he loves her so much. Joy joy all over his face .
This is the furthest thing from heartwarming.
Grandad is in the doghouse.
My heart melted. So very sweet of him. Congratulations Grandma 🎉
Wonderful Grandson!
Adorable
Awe 🥹
It’s a wonderful thing that grandson did…
That’s ❤ 😊 and is needed more than ever right now😊
I think of all of the children this book will touch and encourage to think of others and what’s important in life. Seeing this warm wonderful woman, I’m not surprised she’s raised such thoughtful human beings.
MORE! ❤
I wish there were more stories of good, considerate, selfless people like her grandson in th news. It gives me sommuch hope when i come across a story like this ❤
Wholesome
The past is sometimes now
Does she recall the little girl who was her friend? So great ro be touched by a true friend and then write something and then her grandson believes in her and the story and now its a bestseller! Good is good.
I’m not crying, you’re crying 😭😭😭
Possibly hubby or son in the background like, “dang it, how am I going to step up to this level. 😅”
Where’s the link to get it in the description?
Where’s the screenplay. You know someone’s already thinking it.
FINALLY‼️⁉️‼️‼️Some GOOD & HAPPY News‼️‼️‼️🥳💖✨️
The art’s a bummer fr
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What an amazing kid!!!!
It’s real fitting his name is Chad🗿
Awesome 😂
I have children’s stories that I wrote when my daughters were early school age. They’re now 35 and 32. Everyone who’s read them says I should get them published. I tried the traditional route number of times. I guess I’m going to have to go and figure out this Amazon thing. Any illustrators out there that can wait to be paid until the book is selling?
My nieces need this book!
adopt me!
So cool! What an amazingly loving grandson.❤️
I am purchasing copies for my children’s school!
Grandson just greatly increased his odds of a decent inheritance 😂 .
But really that was wonderful and I’m wondering if she did the artwork or if somebody else did because that looks pretty cool also
Well this made my day 💖
What a beautiful beautiful piece of great News! Congratulations Barbara! What an awesome grandson! Way to go! 🎉❤
Bless your heart!! What a perfect gift! Thank you, grandson!! ❤❤
I friggin love it…. I’ve always wanted to do something like thus, but I thought it cost a bunch of money to self publish and as someone without much spare money, that’s kinda kept from looking into it… Is it expensive or is it really an easy process?
❤❤❤❤❤awesome !!!!
Congratulations Ms Barbara, well deserved ❤
It’s on Amazon, so she probably made $3.40
We love to see it ❤
Freaking amazing.. I believe her when she said that was the nicest thing anyone has ever done for her. So sweet. ❤ What an amazing grandson.
Such a great story!❤️
What a testimony about paying attention to the wants and needs of our loved ones and making their dreams come true!
That’s fricken awesome!!! Wow. What a surprise for grandma huh…😊 And for the grandson, publishing your grandma’s book is major heartwarming and beautiful. Very thoughtful for sure.
What a great kid, man!!
This is something that was shelved for so many years that needed to be out for so many eyes to see, then this wonderful gesture from him even hit my heart that I cried so many happy tears!!😅 A really awesome gift of someone believing so much in another person, regardless of the kinship, just two people in general, is really truly so beautiful. Great job, the both of you my friends!🥲🥰🫶🏻
I love the reclaiming of “Chad” in 2024 ❤️
Welp.. now I have to get it 😂
I work for Amazon and I also collect books and comic books. Even tho I’ll probably never read it but I’ll buy it to show support
That’s beautiful !! ❤❤
Straight gangsta 😎💪
Some books are a gift to the world.
They are both simply wonderful people.
Brilliant! Cheers to the Author and the loving grandson.
This is so awesome. I wrote a few Children’s books in 2014 that I never published. I’m going to be sure to complete the publishing this year. 🎉 Such an inspiring story.
Just bought a copy. Will give it to my best friend for her grandkids. Thank you! What an AWESOME story!
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Congratulations to both of you grandma and your grandson👏👏👏
Her grandchild has a heart of gold, and she clearly means the world to him. I miss my grandma everyday, but pray she is helping my sister who passed in late August from ketoacidosis.
Makes me restore my faith in humanity.
Please, make the Book available in different Languages, Spanish, Haitian Creole would be perfect for us and my Family! I can’t wait to have it in my hands. Thanks for making dreams come true no matter how long it takes!❤❤❤❤
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absolutely beautiful, what a grandson
I’m trying to become a writer someday myself. This story is a heartwarming reminder to never give up, and that kindness will be rewarded someday 😊
How wonderful! What a sweet and selfless young man! Bravo!
Bruh this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen. 🥺♥️
How very, very sweet. My great grandmother is 102 years old, and wants nothing more than to tell her story. My mother, my sister, and I, have been collecting her stories and writing them down, without her knowledge, to surprise her with a compilation. She just doesn’t want our family to forget. We won’t let them! Hats off to the guy making his grandma feel like a million bucks, she deserves it!! All good grandmas do… take care of your grandparents! Without them, you quite literally wouldn’t exist. And many of them put more love into you than anyone else!
Beautiful ❤️
Pure love, joy and happiness 💕
A beautiful story! ❤
A wonderful grandson you have. God bless
Wow! Congratulations! 🎉
Love the book. Beautiful story.
What a Lad. Grandma must be legendary in that family
Congratulations!
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Very big man for a grand ma friend. The reaction for ur action 💯
Seems like a wonderful story. I’m going to purchase it for my kindergartener son!
How amazing ❤
What a beautiful story I’m buying it for my daughter echo to support your dreams coming true congratulations on that wonderfully sweet grandson you have there ❤
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