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.
Entry into politics through neighborhood activism and a dare
Challenges and responsibilities facing the next generation of women entrepreneurs
Strict upbringing and lifelong comfort with following rules
Predicted shift in medicine's prestige and gender dynamics as pay decreases
Writing a poem for Bryan Stevenson's lynching memorial
Writing the annual letter as if explaining to a trusted family partner
Choosing surgery despite systemic sexism and gender barriers in medicine
Consulting on psychological evaluations for brother Bryan Stevenson's legal work
The Christmas bombing's military rationale and Admiral McCain's stoic role
The Schomburg Center's potential as a platform for Black theater and playwrights
Observations on political division and civil discourse from covering wars abroad
“Storytelling is so important in education because people don't always need to hear what the final outcome is, but how you got there. 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.”
Loretta Ross
Decision to attend local high school and early connection to Patagonia
Cooking for US presidents and world leaders at state dinners
Obama's interest in civil rights work and community organizing at the firm
Life magazine's visual influence on American values and culture
Larry Burrows' courage, concentration, and artistry as a war photographer
Katharine Graham's background, insecurities, and relationship with Ben Bradlee
Reflecting on what makes someone a competitive race car driver
Boldly walking into MIT and finding a mentor in X-ray astronomy
Mental state and pre-match rituals before the Bobby Riggs match
