Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Being shot down, captured, and transported to the Hanoi Hilton
Kissinger's refusal to grant McCain early release and the start of their friendship
The importance of character and independent judgment in political leadership
Founding the Rebecca Project and expanding its mission to address gender violence
Feminist identity and the women's movement's impact on marriage and divorce
Jim Foley's inclusion in the Bayeux memorial for fallen journalists
Finding her voice through self-advocacy at home and in marriage
Larry Burrows setting aside photography to rescue wounded soldiers
The Fort Pillow massacre and Black soldiers' role in the Civil War
Transitioning from stage to film in Frost/Nixon and leaping into the void
Being the first and only female NBA referee for 14 years
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
The legacy of bold, accountability-driven journalism and its continued importance
Encouraging granddaughters and future generations of women to pursue their dreams
Pursuing college education in prison and the 1994 Crime Bill's impact on Pell Grants
Status and risks of war correspondents during World War II combat
Bryan Stevenson's mentorship during the emotional process of witnessing executions
Candid conversations with Nixon about the severity of Watergate
Overcoming fear of public speaking through Dale Carnegie training
Parks' approach to capturing Black humanity through photography
Jim Foley's motivations for covering conflict and human struggle
