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.
McCain family's multigenerational military service and transition from Army to Navy
Mother's understanding of father's rationale for delayed philanthropic giving
Gaining greater appreciation for mother's strength after sharing her story
Learning to navigate Navy wife life from John's mother
Warm Christmas gatherings and extended family life growing up
Comparing Daddy King's and Dr. King's contrasting preaching styles and paths to leadership
Naming son James to honor brother Jim while he was in captivity
Navigating mixed cultural identity messages as a child of immigrant parents
Jim's welcoming nature toward her husband and his gift for connecting with strangers
Healing moments and memorials honoring Jim after his death
Father's example as a guide to integrity, character, and bravery
“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
Shame experienced by survivors of domestic violence and changing attitudes
Father singing "Over the Rainbow" as a cherished childhood memory
Mother's civil rights activism and father's supportive role in 1960s Omaha
Memories of father's mannerisms, cologne, and voice recordings
Traits and motivations of community weavers who rebuild social bonds
Reflecting on a deeply loving and compatible marriage
Limited personal time and unresolved conversations with his father
Father's career in show business and drive to work independently
Sense of community and family life in the housing projects
