Originally developed from his Columbia University master’s course for psychologists, the book grew out of real conversations about how we connect, listen, and stay kind, even when it’s not easy. Award-Winning Filmmaker Barnet Bain’s new book “ How to Be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World) ” is ranked #25 among the 50 Best Self-Help Books of 2025  by Balanced Achievement, an online publication devoted to exploring human wellness through the lenses of spirituality, psychology, a