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.
Obama's spiritual journey and joining Trinity United Church of Christ
Changing expectations of the president as a moral leader
Raising money and naming Spago after leaving Ma Maison
Long tenure at EJI and the organic decision to stay
Shared responsibility for perceptions of the Middle East between East and West
Dr. King's 1966 European tour and reception in Scandinavia
Building Patagonia from scratch without formal business training
Bradlee's approach to handling sensitive Cold War intelligence documents
McCain's thumbs down vote on the Affordable Care Act repeal
Reflecting on the advantages and challenges of being a girl growing up
“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
Obama's romantic relationships before Michelle and the concept of a personal veil
Blending artistic and academic influences growing up in Athens, Ohio
Historical tolerance in Islam and the rise of Wahhabi influence
Frederick Douglass's rise to fame and role in the abolitionist movement
Admiration for Thomas Jefferson and Harry Truman as presidential heroes
Digitization and its impact on the future role of public libraries
The impact of individualism and the erosion of collective social values
Attending the White House dinner celebrating the POWs' return
Writing about President George H.W. Bush and reassessing his legacy over time
Gordon Parks' musical influences and the role of life experiences in his art
