Stories - Life Stories
Stories 1950 Interviews 68
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.
Father's close bond with brother Adolfas and their shared life journey
Traveling through Europe while John was deployed and learning of his safety after the USS Forrestal fire
Memories of the cattle car ride to Auschwitz as a young child
Susie Buffett's character, values, and care for others
Diane Foley's influence on Jim's character and drive
Meeting her future husband shortly after arriving in America
Growing up in a blended family of artists and the roots of ambition
Pronunciation and Americanization of father's Lithuanian name
Jim's freelance journalism work and path to Libya
Complex relationship with father, including his violence and his death
“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
Jim's return home after being released from captivity in Libya
Hyannis Port as the Kennedy family's essential home base and roots
Visiting brother Bryan Stevenson's museum and its impact on Montgomery
Learning of McCain's capture and POW status while stationed in Korea
Memory of sister Bridget's adoption and arrival into the family home
Relationship with half-siblings and connection through Cindy's family business
Dividing time between parents' households after their divorce
Brother Jimmy's Marine Corps service strengthening their bond as adults
Losing ego and learning to live in service to others
Significance of her wedding ring and World Series championship ring
