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.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict's role in Arab identity and regional security
McCain's opposition to torture rooted in his POW experience
Lincoln's political inactivity in his 40s and psychological growth from failure
Challenges women face in middle management and work-family balance globally
Faith-based reflection on Obama's divine anointing and the 2004 Senate race
Lincoln's self-awareness and the moral weight of the second inaugural address
McCain's early congressional campaign and lack of primary opposition
Reflections on grandchildren, generational responsibility, and planetary humanism
Washington's leadership style and commitment to civilian control during the Revolutionary War
Reflecting on Dr. King's perseverance and the Carter family's legacy in Mississippi
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Bryan Stevenson's museum and memorial as a means of confronting racial history
Lincoln's willingness to stand for re-election during the Civil War
Returning to vert skating after ankle injuries from street skating
Jim's decision to continue conflict journalism despite the risks
Enslaved people's agency and vision for freedom during the Civil War
Andrew Johnson's deeply troubled succession to the presidency after Lincoln's assassination
Bryan Stevenson's MacArthur Genius Grant and founding of EJI
Early career moment that defined a mission to empower Latino voters
Lincoln's strategy to reframe the debate from race to the morality of slavery
Advice to young women on living truthfully and seeking leadership roles
