Stories - Life Stories
Stories 817 Interviews 51
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.
Dr. King's personality, humor, and personal interests off the public stage
Jim's communication and enthusiasm while reporting from Libya
Jim Foley's influence on resilience and moving forward in difficult moments
Reasons for staying rooted in Omaha despite comfort elsewhere
Mother's long-lasting intimate friendship with Gordon Parks throughout her life
Early encounters with and friendship with Jonas Mekas in Brooklyn
Jon Meacham's empathy, love, and friendship through difficult times
Coach Arnie Briggs's doubts overcome during training for the Boston Marathon
Mother ending football participation and transition away from Durham
Critiquing Obama's presidency from a moral and social justice perspective
“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
Meeting, courtship, and marriage to her husband
Close friendship and time spent with Muhammad Ali
Relationships among the four journalists before their capture in Libya
Brother Jimmy's Marine Corps service strengthening their bond as adults
John McCain's close friendship with Ted Kennedy despite political differences
Visiting and caring for ailing mentors Morris Udall and Barry Goldwater
Excitement of discovering and sharing Black women's literary tradition
Learning of McCain's brain cancer diagnosis and his response to it
Mekas's ability to see the duality in artists and difficult people
Profound personal loss felt after King's assassination
