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.
Bryan Stevenson's ability to balance anger at injustice with warmth and serenity
The American tendency to swing between political extremes over time
Decision to go public with James Foley's kidnapping following family's wishes
Father's secret priesthood and the loving family life that followed
Singular devotion to work and cause over personal pursuits
Learning of James Foley's execution and grieving his death with fellow hostages
The dual mission of the New York Public Library as a research and circulation institution
Watergate and Vietnam's influence on journalism culture and ethics
Witnessing James Foley's physical abuse and torture by captors
Bradlee's self-awareness and ability to inspire journalists as a leader
Bradlee's demeanor, mental resilience, and concerns during Watergate
“Think about what you have done and try to leave this world a little bit better than you found it. That's all there is. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to be anything. Just leave it a little bit better.”
Tova Friedman
Early exposure to Jonas Mekas and volunteering at the Filmmakers Cooperative
Richard Nixon's coldness and inability to connect with the American people
Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee's early partnership in building The Washington Post
Capturing the iconic photograph amid the chaos following Kennedy's shooting
Anger toward injustice, ignorance, apathy, and cruelty
Cultural shift from 1950s conformity to 1960s individualism and its consequences
McCain's return to the Senate and vote against the healthcare repeal
Jim Foley and John Cantlie's kidnapping risk and close calls in Syria
Ben Bradlee's personality, charm, and shared values with Lehrer
