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.
Differences in Life Magazine's coverage of the Korean and Vietnam Wars
First encounter with gender-based limitations from NASA and sports
Curating an exhibition on Mekas within the New York avant-garde context
The role of younger Iranians and the need for international support in achieving change
Memories of grandfather Jack McCain's morning routine and habits
Buffett's childhood relationship with his father and the values instilled
Bryan Stevenson's efforts to support a death row prisoner before execution
Handling player pushback and maintaining authority on the court
Jim's reserved nature and the family's limited understanding of his inner life
Focusing on Mekas as an older person rather than as an artist
Playing at the Grand Canyon and connecting with the natural world through music
“When you leave home, hug your family and say, 'I love you,' and don't argue. Then you'll have no regrets.”
Tomiko Morimoto West
Age difference and memories of John's humor and wit as teenagers
Navigating family concerns and the decision to return to Libya
Challenges in coordinating a cover shoot with John Travolta
Obama's Wall Street alignment and divergence from Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
Buffett's emotional response to betrayal and the Berkshire Hathaway textile mistake
Mother's first meeting with Gordon Parks and their lifelong friendship
Obama's relationship with Jeremiah Wright and Trinity Church in Chicago
Approach to philanthropy and distributing wealth across five foundations
Growing up on camera and being documented throughout childhood
