Stories - Life Stories
Stories 528 Interviews 16
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.
Lincoln's resistance to and eventual embrace of Black troop enlistment
Grandmother Roberta's strength, resilience, and influence on father's character
Bonding with Ben Bradlee over shared Navy experiences during job interview
Lee's failed assault on the third day of Gettysburg and its consequences
Father's dedication to the Navy and its impact on family life
George McClellan's racism and its connection to his military timidity
Post-World War II social anxieties, PTSD, and the roots of public housing policy
Motivations for writing a book about John Glenn's lesser-known life
Roberta McCain's response to bombing North Vietnam while John was a POW
McCain and Kerry's efforts to normalize relations with Vietnam
“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
Father's emotional moments and demeanor in personal settings
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation as a moral and strategic turning point
Freedom seekers at Fort Monroe sparking the path toward emancipation
Brother's reluctance to discuss his POW experience and emotional toll
McCain's ability to embody post-Clinton America's desire for honor and pride in service
Military service and exposure to racism and political disillusionment
Ben Bradlee's personality, charm, and shared values with Lehrer
Receiving a brain cancer diagnosis and reflecting on family legacy and service
Grant's struggles before the Civil War and his particular military talents
Bradlee's devotion to The Post and lessons in questioning authority from the Navy
